0317-Waste Management Quiz

What is the definition of waste?

• Useful materials

• Any unwanted or unusable material that is discarded

• Recycled products

• Natural resources

Waste can exist in which forms?

• Solid only

• Liquid only

• Gaseous only

• Solid, liquid, and gaseous

What is solid waste?

• Waste in liquid form

• Discarded material that is mostly solid and doesn't flow

• Gaseous emissions

• Recycled materials

Which of the following is an example of organic waste?

• Plastic bottles

• Batteries

• Food scraps

• Glass jars

What type of solid waste includes materials like paper, glass, and plastics?

• Hazardous waste

• Recyclable waste

• Electronic waste

• General waste

Which type of waste requires special disposal due to its dangerous nature?

• Organic waste

• Recyclable waste

• Hazardous waste

• General waste

What is electronic waste?

• Food waste

• Discarded electronic devices

• Chemical waste

• Paper waste

What is liquid waste?

• Solid materials

• Waste in liquid form

• Gaseous emissions

• Recycled materials

Which of the following is an example of sewage waste?

• Chemical discharge from factories

• Household wastewater from sinks and toilets

• Medical waste from hospitals

• Rainwater

What is industrial waste?

• Household waste

• Chemical discharge from factories

• Medical waste

• Food waste