WorksheetsCPE649: SOLID WASTE
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which solid waste management do you practice if you use eco bags in shopping?
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Repair
What is solid waste?
Solid waste is any material that is in liquid form.
Solid waste is any unwanted or discarded material that is not liquid or gas.
Solid waste is any unwanted or discarded material that is only gas.
Solid waste is any discarded material that is not solid.
Differentiate between municipal waste and industrial waste.
Municipal waste is hazardous, while industrial waste is non-hazardous.
Municipal waste is from industries, while industrial waste is from households and commercial establishments.
Municipal waste is biodegradable, while industrial waste is non-biodegradable.
Municipal waste is from households and commercial establishments, while industrial waste is from industries and manufacturing processes.
What is hazardous waste?
Hazardous waste is any material that is beneficial to human health.
Hazardous waste is a waste that is harmless to the environment.
Hazardous waste is only harmful if ingested.
Hazardous waste is any material that poses a threat to human health or the environment including substances that are toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive.
What are the types of solid waste commonly found.
Wood
Paper, plastic, glass, metal, organic waste
Aluminum cans
Textiles
What is the difference between residential and commercial solid waste?
Commercial solid waste is generated by individuals, while residential solid waste is generated by corporations.
Residential solid waste comes from households, while commercial solid waste comes from businesses and industries.
Residential solid waste is more hazardous than commercial solid waste.
Residential solid waste is always recyclable, while commercial solid waste is not.
Define special waste and give examples.
Special waste is waste that does not pose any environmental risks.
Examples of special waste include plastic bottles, paper, and glass.
Special waste is waste that requires special handling and disposal methods due to its hazardous, toxic, or non-standard nature. Examples include medical waste, asbestos, batteries, and electronic waste.
Special waste is waste that can be disposed of in regular trash bins.
What are the environmental impact of improper solid waste disposal.
Improper solid waste disposal has no impact on the environment
Improper solid waste disposal can result in soil contamination, air pollution, water pollution, and habitat destruction.
Proper solid waste disposal leads to environmental degradation
Solid waste disposal does not affect air quality
Why proper waste management is important?
Proper waste management is crucial for environmental protection, human health, and resource conservation.
Proper waste management has no impact on the environment
Resource conservation is not affected by waste management
Improper waste management is better for human health
What are some methods used for solid waste treatment and disposal?
Landfilling, Recycling, Composting, Incineration
Landfilling
Burning
Dumping
Which of the following is not an institutional solid waste?
Solid waste generated by any educational premises
Solid waste generated by chemical industries
Solid waste generated by any premises used as public zoos, public museums, public libraries and orphanages
Solid waste generated by any healthcare facilities including hospitals, clinics and health centres
All of the following are controlled solid waste EXCEPT:
Household solid waste
Commercial solid waste
Public solid waste
Hazardous waste
Solid waste includes all of the following except;
newspaper and soda bottles
food scraps and yard clippings
ozone and carbon dioxide
junk mail and milk cartons
A ____________ is a waste disposal facility where wastes are put in the ground and covered each day with a layer of dirt, plastic, or both.
landfill
incinerator
compost heap
aquifer
Which of the following is not an example of non biodegradable waste ?
Rubber
Plastic
Eggshell
Broken Glass
