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Waste, Agriculture and Forestry Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of solid waste management?

a)

The collection, transportation, disposal, and monitoring of waste

b)

The process of transforming waste materials into reusable form

c)

The natural process of decomposition of organic matter

d)

The reduction of waste generation at the source

2.

What are the categories of waste based on physical state?

a)

Liquid waste, solid waste, and gaseous waste

b)

Household waste, industrial waste, and agricultural waste

c)

Hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste

d)

Physical waste, chemical waste, and biological waste

3.

What is municipal solid waste commonly known as?

a)

Trash or garbage

b)

Toxic waste

c)

Industrial waste

d)

Hazardous waste

4.

What is the process of reducing waste at the source called?

a)

The 3RS

b)

Recycling item

c)

Composting

d)

Reusing waste

5.

What is the natural process of decomposition of organic matter called?

a)

Composting

b)

Vermicomposting

c)

Aerobic composting

d)

Peatland management

6.

What is the practice of using natural materials and observing the laws of nature in agriculture called?

a)

Natural farming

b)

Industrial farming

c)

Organic farming

d)

Conventional farming

7.

What are the economic benefits of peatlands?

a)

Use as horticultural compost and fuel for electricity

b)

Providing clean water and protecting watersheds

c)

Absorbing carbon and providing habitat for wildlife

d)

All of the above

8.

What are the steps we can take to conserve our forest resources?

a)

Regulated and planned cutting of trees

b)

Control over forest fire

c)

Reforestation and afforestation

d)

All of the above

9.

What is the key to forest conservation?

a)

Proper utilization of forest and forest products

b)

Protection of forests

c)

Research for efficient use and conservation of forest

d)

All of the above

10.

What is the science and craft of creating, managing, and conserving forests called?

a)

Forestry

b)

Agriculture

c)

Horticulture

d)

Environmental science