17. Waste and Environmental Health Review

Which term describes a nondurable good

• long-lasting

• sturdy

• multi-generational

• single use

What made up 33.9% of municipal waste in 2006?

• aluminum cans

• paper

• plastic bags

• toothpicks

By weight, what makes up 97% of industrial waste?

• wastewater

• cogs and gears

• concrete

• compost

Becoming widely available in the 1970's, what material increased solid waste production?

• metal

• paper

• plastic

• glass

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Hazardous, toxic ash is a byproduct of _____________.

• deep well injections

• surface impoundment

• landfills

• incinerators

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What fuel is produced through anaerobic respiration in landfills?

• petroleum

• coal

• dung

• methane

Why do people continue to use plastic bags?

• They are cheap and convenient.

• They do not biodegrade.

• They effectively kill wildlife.

• They are disposable and remain in landfills.

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Which policy charges people more money if they generate more waste?

• bottle bills

• pay as you throw

• composting

• city recycling

Which strategy reduces waste by including less disposable materials in products.

• recycling

• composting

• source reduction

• reuse

Saving money, preserving landfill space, and business opportunities are all benefits of ________.

• recycling

• plastic production

• non-recyclable materials

• deforestation