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WorksheetsSolid Waste Disposal
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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
A process in which mixed garbage is burned at very high temperatures is:
recovery
incineration
leachate
source reduction
Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?
They do not decompose or break down naturally
They leak toxic chemicals
They are filling up lakes and ponds
They contain poisons for wildlife
As garbage rots in landfills this harmful gas is produced
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen
Methane
Water vapor
Leachate is a ______________
A liquid that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill
A gas that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill
A solid that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill
A chemical that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill
Which category produces the greatest amount of waste?
Industrial
Municipal
Hazardous
Litter
Which of the following practices would help achieve source reduction?
more consumption
increased use of plastics
more packaging
designing goods that last longer
Which of the following is not a method of solid waste disposal?
Landfill
Incineration
Dumping trash into volcanoes
Source reduction
Which of the following is the most desirable method of solid waste disposal?
Landfill
Source Reduction
Incineration
Recycling
Which of the following is the least desirable method of solid waste disposal?
Source Reduction
Recycling
Composting
Landfill
What type of waste is generated by residential area, commercial businesses, and institutions? This type of waste is typically things that are no longer of use.
Mining
Agricultural
Industrial
Municipal Solid Waste
Which of the following is a method in which municipal solid waste is generated?
Waste generated by areas or municipalities, commercial businesses, and institutions.
Waste generated by manufacturing and demolition.
Waste generated by the raising of animals and the harvesting and processing of crops and trees.
Large amounts of rock and soil are removed to locate ore.
According to the chart, how much municipal solid waste is generated by food?
9.1%
12.8%
14.6%
27%
According to the chart, how much municipal solid waste is generated by paper?
9.1%
12.8%
14.6%
27%
According to the chart, how much municipal solid waste is generated by plastics?
9.1%
12.8%
14.6%
27%
According to this graph, which of the following countries produces the least waste per person per day?
United States
Iceland
Mexico
Japan
Which type of waste is typically disposed of in a regular landfill?
Mining
Agricultural
Industrial
Municipal
What is the primary environmental concern associated with landfills?
Leachate contamination
High energy consumption
Air pollution
Noise pollution
Which of the following is a method to reduce the volume of solid waste before disposal?
Composting
Incineration
Landfilling
Recycling
What is the main advantage of recycling in solid waste management?
Reduces landfill space
Increases energy consumption
Produces more waste
Increases pollution
Which gas is commonly produced by the decomposition of organic waste in landfills?
Methane
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon monoxide
What is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects called?
Recycling
Incineration
Composting
Landfilling
Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?
Plastic
Glass
Food scraps
Metal
What is the purpose of a landfill liner?
To prevent leachate from contaminating groundwater
To increase the decomposition rate
To reduce odor
To compact the waste
Which of the following is a potential negative impact of incinerating solid waste?
Air pollution
Water pollution
Soil erosion
Noise pollution
