Env. & Ethics - 11

Which of the following types of hazardous waste is characterized by the ability to create fires under certain conditions?

• Corrosivity

• Reactivity

• Ignitability

• Toxicity  

What is the primary objective of waste management?

• To increase waste production

• To reduce the amount of unusable materials and avert potential health hazards 

• To maximize landfill usage

• To encourage the use of hazardous chemicals

What is a disadvantage of recycling hazardous waste?

• It reduces waste for disposal

• It can generate economic income 

• Logistics of recycling can cause more harm than good to the environment

• It requires individuals to be involved 

In waste segregation, which category would food waste fall under?

• Recyclable materials

• Hazardous materials

• Non-recyclable materials

• Compostable materials

Which of the following is NOT a step in the waste management process?

• Marketing

• Collecting Wastes

• Sorting

• Final Disposal 

Which of the following is a characteristic of corrosive waste?

• It can spontaneously combust  

• It is harmful when ingested  

• It has a pH less than or equal to 2 or greater than or equal to 12.5

• It can cause explosions when heated 

What does the term "circular economy" refer to in the context of waste management?

• A linear model of production and disposal 

• Reducing material and energy use through recycling, repair, and reuse

• Increasing landfill usage

• Promoting the use of hazardous chemicals

What is one of the key roles of monitoring in waste management?

• To increase waste generation

• To ensure waste segregation at the point of generation

• To ignore waste conditions during storage

• To promote the use of hazardous materials

The primary objective of waste management is to increase the amount of waste generated. 

• True
• False

Reusable hazardous waste must always be disposed of after its first use.  

• True
• False