Sustainable Waste Management Quiz

Which type of waste is associated with the production of consumer goods, mining, agriculture, and petroleum extraction?

• Municipal solid waste

• Medical waste

• Industrial solid waste

• Radioactive waste

Which type of waste is generated from homes, institutions, and small businesses?

• Industrial solid waste

• Municipal solid waste

• Hazardous waste

• Radioactive waste

What is a characteristic of industrial solid waste?

• It is biodegradable

• It is generated from homes

• It comes from the production of consumer goods

• It is non-toxic

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which type of waste is described as toxic, chemically reactive, flammable, or corrosive?

• Municipal solid waste

• Industrial solid waste

• Hazardous waste

• Medical waste

What factors are reflective of the increase in waste generation in the United States?

• Decrease in population

• Increase in recycling

• Increase in excess packaging and nondurable goods

• Decrease in industrial production

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which method of dealing with solid waste involves burning the waste?

• Bury

• Recycle/Compost

• Incinerate

• Reuse

Which of the following is a step to reduce waste?

• Increase packaging for products

• Make industrial practices more efficient

• Use more non-recyclable materials

• Increase landfill usage

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is one method mentioned for reducing waste at home?

• Incineration

• Composting materials at home

• Increasing packaging

• Using more plastic

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of the following is NOT a step to reduce waste?

• Reuse items

• Recycle items

• Increase landfill usage

• Adopt municipal composting

What is the purpose of minimizing packaging for products?

• To increase sales

• To reduce waste

• To enhance product appearance

• To increase weight

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3