Assessment Waste Management

What is the primary goal of waste management?

• To eliminate all waste

• To reduce, reuse, and recycle waste

• To incinerate waste

• To export waste to other countries

Which of the following is considered hazardous waste?

• Plastic bottles

• Used batteries

• Garden clippings

• Food scraps

What is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects known as?

• Composting

• Recycling

• Landfilling

• Incineration

Which type of waste can be composted?

• Glass

• Metals

• Organic waste

• Plastic

What is e-waste?

• Waste from electronic devices

• Waste created by email spam

• Waste from electric vehicles

• Waste that is environmentally friendly

Which of the following is a benefit of recycling?

• Reduces the need for landfills

• Reduces air and water pollution

• Conserves natural resources

• All of the above

What does the term "landfill" refer to?

• A place where waste is burned

• A site for the disposal of waste by burial

• A facility for recycling materials

• A method of composting

Which color bin is usually used for recycling paper products?

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

• Red

What is the main environmental concern with incinerating waste?

• It is expensive

• It reduces landfill space

• It releases harmful pollutants into the air

• It is a slow process

Which of the following is a method of waste reduction?

• Buying products with excessive packaging

• Using single-use plastic bags

• Purchasing items in bulk

• Throwing away old electronics