Vocabulary Quiz

What does salvage mean?

• To save something from damage or destruction.

• To discard something as worthless.

• To purchase goods at a discount.

What is a commodity?

• A rare and unique object found only in specific locations.

• A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

• A type of expensive jewelry.

What does precious mean?

• Of great value or importance.

• Something that is easily disposable and has little worth.

• A type of common metal used in construction.

What is a waste stream?

• A system of underground rivers used for transporting industrial materials.

• The flow of waste materials from their source through disposal or recycling.

• A type of renewable energy source generated from organic waste.

What does outset mean?

• The final stage of a process.

• The beginning or start of something.

• A turning point in an event or story.

What does upgrade mean?

• To improve or enhance something to a better quality or condition.

• To eliminate outdated technology or equipment.

• To store something for later use.

What does dispose of mean?

• To get rid of something, especially waste.

• To store something in a safe location.

• To make something reusable by cleaning it.

What is obsolescence?

• The process of something becoming outdated or no longer useful.

• The improvement of a product to meet new standards.

• A recycling process for old electronic devices.

What is a landfill?

• A designated area where waste is buried.

• A large storage facility for hazardous materials.

• A natural site where soil erosion creates pits for waste storage.