Landfill

What is the primary purpose of a landfill?

• To isolate waste from the environment

• To recycle waste efficiently

• To incinerate waste

• To decompose waste quickly

Which material is used as a physical barrier in landfill cells to protect groundwater?

• Wood

• Concrete

• Compacted clay

• Sand

What is the function of the geotextile mat in a landfill cell?

• To prevent plastic sheeting damage

• To absorb leachate

• To decompose waste

• To compact rubbish

What is a potential hazard of landfill gas?

• It can cause water pollution

• It can attract vermin

• It can lead to soil erosion

• It can explode if not vented

How can methane from landfill gas be utilized?

• As a building material

• To purify water

• To generate electricity

• As a fertilizer