Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Assessment

According to the Law of Conservation of Matter, what happens to matter?

• It can be created but not destroyed
• It can be destroyed but not created
• It can only change form
• It can be both created and destroyed

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which of the following is NOT a component of the human waste stream?

• Municipal solid waste
• Industrial solid waste
• Atmospheric waste
• Hazardous waste

What is the primary characteristic of biodegradable waste?

• It cannot be broken down naturally
• It can be broken down by decomposers
• It remains persistent in the environment
• It must be incinerated

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are the top three components of municipal waste stream?

• Glass, metals, and plastics
• Paper, metals, and food
• Paper, food, and yard waste
• Plastics, paper, and glass

What is leaching in the context of waste management?

• The process of burning waste
• The draining of water from land
• Water dissolving contaminants and entering soil
• The release of methane gas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How long must landfill gas and leachate be collected after sealing a sanitary landfill?

• 10 years
• 20 years
• 30 years
• 40 years

What percentage of waste volume is reduced through incineration?

• 50%
• 60%
• 70%
• 80%

Which materials have the highest percentage of recyclable content in the waste stream?

• Metals (9.1%)
• Glass (4.5%)
• Plastics (12.8%)
• Paper (27%)

What is a significant cost associated with recycling?

• Energy production
• Sorting materials
• Transportation only
• Marketing

Which plastic types are usually recyclable?

• Types 6-7
• Types 1-5
• Types 3-7
• Types 2-4