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- 1. Multiple Choice
"Matter cannot be created or destroyed, it only changes form. " is known as
The Law of Conservation of Energy
The First Law of Thermodynamics
The Law of Conservation of Matter
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
- 2. Multiple Choice
Among the following, which object can be recycled?
Concrete
Compost
Glass
Soil
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?They do not decompose or break down naturallyThey leak toxic chemicalsThey are filling up lakes and pondsThey contain poisons for wildlife
- 4. Multiple Choice
These are wastes that can easily decompose in the soil?
biodegradable
e - waste
nonbiodegradable
metal waste
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which one is not a benefit of recycling ?
It reduces pollution .
It conserves natural resources.
It saves energy.
It may cause diseases.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What are the 3 Rs of waste management?
Recycle, React, & Respond
Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle
Reuse, Rinse, & Repeat
Reduce, Reapply, & Rethink
- 7. Multiple Choice
Refers to the practice of proper waste disposal.
Waste management
Marketing management
Strategic management
Human management
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHazardous waste is:corrosiveignitabletoxicall of these
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are methods of solid waste disposal EXCEPT:landfillsopen dumpingincinerationrecovery
- 10. Multiple ChoiceA process in which mixed garbage is burned at very high temperatures is:recoveryincinerationleachatesource reduction
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich item should you NOT put in your compost pile?food scrapsautumn leaveswood chipsplastic
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe three main categories of waste include municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, and:industrial wasteradioactive wastewastewatergreen waste
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?They do not decompose or break down naturallyThey leak toxic chemicalsThey are filling up lakes and pondsThey contain poisons for wildlife
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the collection of materials that can be broken down and reprocessed to make new items?compostingincinerationleachaterecycling
- 15. Multiple ChoiceLeachate is a ______________A liquid that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfillA gas that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfillA solid that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfillA chemical that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhy is leachate dangerous?It has toxic fumesIt can leak into our water supplyIt can't be processed
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are problems associated with landfills?source reduction and compostingsurface improvement and leachateleachate and methane productionall of the above
- 18. Multiple ChoiceIn what category of waste do paint, household cleaners, medical waste, and solvents belong?hazardouscompostmunicipal solidindustrial
- 19. Multiple ChoiceSubstances that can eat through or dissolve metal storage tanks and equipment are calledignitable.corrosive.reactive.toxic.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Energy released by incinerators that is converted to electricity is known as
nonrenewable energy
waste-to-energy
renewable energy
nitrogen fixation
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