DYA50182 Agriculture Waste Management Quiz

Which of the following is a direct impact of waste mismanagement on human health?

• Increase in tourism

• Spread of diseases like malaria and dengue

• Higher soil fertility

• Improved air quality

Landfill facilities that are poorly managed can cause:

• Boost in foreign investments

• Growth in agricultural exports

• Decline in local economy and livelihood

• Improvement in groundwater quality

Which bacteria is commonly associated with diseases from waste contamination?

• Rhizobium

• Salmonella and E. coli

• Lactobacillus

• Nitrosomonas

What socio-economic effect occurs when contaminated crops are rejected in markets?

• Increase in farmers’ profit

• Decline in farmers’ income

• Growth in rural tourism

• Expansion of biogas plants

One major effect of waste mismanagement on soil is:

• Increased soil fertility

• Soil salinity and nutrient imbalance

• Enhanced biodiversity

• Stable soil pH

Which of the following best describes eutrophication?

• The extinction of plant species due to soil contamination

• Increase in algal bloom caused by nutrient pollution

• Accumulation of plastics in soil

• Decline of oxygen in the atmosphere

Contaminated groundwater due to waste can lead to:

• Cleaner water sources

• Increased availability of freshwater

• Serious health risks if used for drinking and bathing

• Higher crop productivity

Air pollution from uncontrolled waste burning can cause:

• Better climate regulation

• Respiratory illnesses and greenhouse gas emissions

• Lower global warming

• Increased biodiversity

Which of the following is a socio-economic impact of waste mismanagement?

• Increased export opportunities

• Reduced healthcare costs

• Social conflicts between communities

• More recreational water activities

The greenhouse effect from waste mismanagement is mainly due to release of:

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Methane, nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide

• Helium and hydrogen

• Ozone and neon