Solid & Hazardous Waste Test Review

Which of the following best defines solid waste?

• Only food scraps from homes

• Any material that is discarded from homes or businesses, including sludge and garbage

• Only industrial sludge and chemicals

• Only trash that cannot be recycled

Why is solid waste disposal becoming a larger issue in modern society?

• We are creating less waste and have fewer landfills

• Population is shrinking and landfills are closing

• Population is growing and landfill space is decreasing

• Plastics are all biodegradable now

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Which of these would be safest to put in a backyard compost bin?

• Metal can, plastic spoon, styrofoam

• Banana peel, grass clippings, coffee grounds

• Rubber band, milk carton, pen cap

• Shredded newspaper, plastic bag, soda bottle

Which of these materials is an example of nonbiodegradable waste?

• Eggshell

• Potato skin

• Paper napkin

• Plastic cup

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Why are biodegradable materials better for composting?

• They repel insects

• They break down naturally and add nutrients to the soil

• They are made from metal

• They stay in the environment longer

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Which item would NOT break down naturally over time?

• Cardboard box

• Cotton T-shirt

• Apple core

• Aluminum foil

What is the source of most plastics used today?

• Sand and limestone

• Petroleum and natural gas

• Trees and soil

• Recycled glass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Why is plastic pollution a global concern?

• It melts easily and burns skin

• It smells bad and attracts insects

• Microorganisms cannot decompose most plastics

• Plastics cause plants to overgrow

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What is municipal solid waste?

• Trash produced only by factories

• Waste created during mining

• Waste from homes, schools, and businesses

• Agricultural waste from farms

Which of the following is one goal of mining laws?

• Make mines more profitable

• Protect animals from farming

• Increase gold production

• Reduce harm to land and ecosystems

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