Waste Management Quiz Pre Test

What is waste?

• Materials that can be recycled

• Unwanted and unusable materials

• Resources used for production

• Renewable energy sources

Which of the following is a source of industrial waste?

• Schools

• Factories

• Hospitals

• Homes

RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) primarily mandates:

• Proper segregation, collection, and disposal of solid waste

• Total elimination of waste production

• Use of incineration for waste reduction

• Promotion of single-use plastics

Which of the following is classified as biodegradable waste?

• Glass bottles

• Plastic bags

• Vegetable scraps

• Aluminum cans

What is the primary benefit of waste segregation?

• Faster collection of waste

• Reduction of collection costs

• Increased recycling efficiency and reduced landfill use

• Prevention of waste production

Incineration refers to:

• Burying waste in landfills

• Burning waste to reduce its volume

• Sorting waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable

• Compressing waste for recycling

What material is primarily used for biogas generation?

• Plastic waste

• Biodegradable waste like food and animal waste

• Metal scraps

• Glass waste

Composting converts organic waste into:

• Recyclable plastic

• Carbon dioxide

• Nutrient-rich manure

• Synthetic fertilizers

Which waste disposal method produces greenhouse gases but reduces waste volume by 90%?

• Composting

• Landfilling

• Incineration

• Biogas generation

What is a major challenge in implementing effective waste management practices?

• Too many recycling centers

• Lack of public awareness and infrastructure

• Overfunded waste management programs

• Excessive production of compost