Waste Management Strategies and Concepts

The video discusses solid domestic waste, its types, and management strategies. It emphasizes reducing, reusing, and recycling waste, highlighting the challenges and benefits of each method. Alternative disposal methods like incineration, landfills, and composting are also explored, with a focus on their environmental impacts.

What is the primary reason MEDCs produce more solid domestic waste than LEDCs?

• Better waste management systems

• Different lifestyle and consumption patterns

• Higher population density

• More industrial activities

Which of the following is NOT a major category of solid domestic waste?

• Paper

• Glass

• Metal

• Textiles

Which strategy is considered the most effective in managing solid domestic waste?

• Reuse

• Reduce

• Recycling

• Incineration

Why is recycling not always the best solution for waste management?

• It is too expensive

• It is not environmentally friendly

• It requires a lot of energy

• It is less effective than reducing and reusing

What is a significant drawback of incineration as a waste management method?

• It is not effective for organic waste

• It can release harmful toxins

• It requires a large amount of space

• It produces a lot of ash

What is a potential benefit of using landfills for waste disposal?

• They are environmentally friendly

• They do not require any maintenance

• They can be used to generate energy from methane

• They are the cheapest option

Which waste management method is primarily used for organic waste?

• Recycling

• Composting

• Incineration

• Landfills

What is a limitation of composting as a waste management strategy?

• It requires a lot of space

• It is too expensive

• It produces harmful gases

• It cannot handle non-organic waste

Which of the following is a benefit of composting?

• It reduces landfill space

• It generates electricity

• It is a quick process

• It is suitable for all types of waste

What is the main goal of composting in waste management?

• To return nutrients to the soil

• To eliminate waste completely

• To reduce waste volume

• To generate energy