Wastes and Landfills

All of the following are methods of solid waste disposal EXCEPT:

• landfills

• open dumping 

• incineration

• recovery 

Why is leachate dangerous?

• It has toxic fumes

• It can leak into our water supply

• It can't be processed

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Grass clippings are considered to be:

• Inorganic wastes

• E wastes

• Hazardous wastes

• Organic wastes

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Hazardous waste is:

• corrosive

• ignitable

• toxic

• all of these

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The three main categories of waste include municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, and:

• industrial waste 

• radioactive waste 

• wastewater

• green waste

Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?

• They do not decompose or break down naturally

• They leak toxic chemicals

• They are filling up lakes and ponds

• They contain poisons for wildlife

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which of the following practices would help achieve source reduction?

• more consumption

• increased use of plastics

• more packaging

• designing goods that last longer

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which gas is produced at landfills?

• Methane

• Ethanol

• Hexane

• Diesel

incineration can reduce the weight of waste in landfills, but it...

• increases the volume of waste

• can release hazardous air pollution

• cause wildfires

• can only be used in the summer

What is the primary environmental concern associated with landfills?

• Greenhouse gas emissions

• Deforestation

• Soil erosion

• Water scarcity