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___________ is any waste that is a risk to the health of humans or other living things.
hazardous waste
politics
sewage
water runoff
A dark brown, crumbly material made from decomposed matter is called _____________.
compost
brown sugar
saw dust
non-biodegradable
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 a benefit of incinerating waste?
It reduces the material sent to landfills
It produces energy in the form of heat
It can be used to produce electricity
It neutralizes all of the toxic materials
Most of the municipal solid waste in the United States is
stored in landfills
recycled
incinerated
none of the above
What is typical "household" waste?
hazardous waste
municipal solid waste
agricultural waste
mining waste
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