Chapter 16 Quiz

What is Acid Rain?

• Rain that mixes with acidic gases and particle pollutants

• Rain that is naturally acidic

• Rain that is alkaline

• Rain that is neutral

What is Carbon Monoxide?

• A colorless, odorless gas that is harmful when inhaled

• A type of metal used in construction

• A form of renewable energy

• A type of food additive

Clear-Cutting is a method of what?

• Agriculture

• Forestry

• Mining

• Fishing

Composting is:

• A method of recycling organic waste into fertilizer

• A process of burning waste materials

• A technique for preserving food

• A way to purify water

Hazardous Materials are substances that pose a risk to what?

• Health and safety

• Economic stability

• Technological advancement

• Cultural heritage

Which of the following best describes Hazardous Waste?

• Hazardous materials that are discarded as waste

• Waste that is biodegradable and poses no threat to the environment

• Waste that is recyclable and can be reused

• Waste that is non-toxic and safe for disposal

Household Hazardous Waste refers to which of the following?

• Non-toxic household items

• Materials that can be disposed of in regular trash

• Hazardous wastes produced in most households

• Recyclable materials

A landfill is a site for the disposal of what type of waste?

• Recyclable waste

• Organic waste

• Hazardous waste

• Solid waste

Nitrogen Oxides are:

• Compounds consisting of nitrogen and oxygen

• Compounds consisting of nitrogen and hydrogen

• Compounds consisting of nitrogen and carbon

• Compounds consisting of nitrogen and sulfur

Radioactive waste is:

• A type of waste that contains radioactive material

• A type of waste that is non-hazardous

• A type of waste that is biodegradable

• A type of waste that is recyclable