Understanding Waste Management

What is the primary difference between biodegradable and nonbiodegradable waste?

• Biodegradable waste is always dry, nonbiodegradable is moist.

• Nonbiodegradable waste is always harmful, biodegradable is not.

• Biodegradable waste decomposes naturally, nonbiodegradable does not.

• Biodegradable waste can be recycled, nonbiodegradable cannot.

Which of the following is considered a source of industrial waste?

• Crop residues from farms

• Infectious waste from hospitals

• Waste from factories

• Food scraps from homes

What is a potential consequence of not managing waste properly?

• Improved air quality

• Contribution to climate change

• Reduced pollution

• Increased biodiversity

Which waste management method involves converting waste into energy?

• Waste-to-energy

• Incineration

• Composting

• Recycling

What is the process of breaking down organic waste into a soil amendment called?

• Composting

• Landfilling

• Recycling

• Incineration