Mining, Urbanization, and Waste Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an urban area?

• High population density

• Diverse economic activities

• Mainly agricultural jobs

• Extensive infrastructure

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hazardous waste?

• A) Toxic and harmful to human health

• B) Flammable and reactive

• C) Corrosive to materials

• D) Biodegradable within a few days

Which housing type is most commonly found in rural areas?

• A) Apartments in high-rise buildings

• B) Townhouses in urban settings

• C) Houses with large yards

• D) Mobile homes in trailer parks

Which of the following is NOT a biodegradable material?

• A) Paper

• B) Plastic

• C) Food waste

• D) Cotton

Which of the following is an example of highly toxic waste?

• A) Plastic waste

• B) Pesticides

• C) Food scraps

• D) Paper products

Which of the following is NOT a negative effect of mining?

• A) Habitat destruction

• B) Increased biodiversity

• C) Water pollution

• D) Soil erosion

Which of the following is a characteristic of an urban area?

• A) Low population density and limited resources

• B) Predominantly agricultural land use

• C) High population density and many resources

• D) Sparse housing and minimal infrastructure

Which mining technique is the most harmful to the environment?

• Open-pit mining

• Strip mining

• Mountaintop removal

• Underground mining

What is composting?

• A) A method of recycling plastic waste

• B) Breaking down waste naturally over time

• C) A process of burning waste materials

• D) A technique for growing plants in water

Which mining technique involves digging long rows to remove ore?

• Open-pit mining

• Strip mining

• Underground mining

• Mountaintop removal mining