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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the primary goal of the Basel Convention?
To promote clean energy sources
To regulate international trade in hazardous wastes
To reduce carbon emissions globally
To protect marine life from pollution
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a method of waste disposal?
Incineration
Recycling
Composting
Bioaccumulation
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is leachate?
A type of recyclable plastic
Water that has percolated through solid waste and collected contaminants
The process of burning waste at high temperatures
A method of reducing waste volume by using microorganisms
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a solution to plastic pollution?
Increasing the use of single-use plastics
Banning the production of all plastic products
Implementing stricter regulations on plastic production and encouraging recycling
Ignoring the problem and focusing on other types of pollution
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does the term "waste stream" refer to?
A body of water contaminated by waste
The flow of waste as it moves from its source to disposal destinations
The process of converting waste into energy
A type of waste treatment technology
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the main concern with waste disposal at sea?
It can lead to increased tourism
It is a cheap and effective method of waste disposal
It can cause harm to marine ecosystems and biodiversity
It encourages the development of new islands
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the process of bioaccumulation?
The decrease of contaminants in an organism over time
The increase of contaminants in an organism over time
The natural decomposition of organic waste
The conversion of waste into compost
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing the impacts of waste disposal?
Increasing the amount of waste produced
Promoting recycling and reuse
Implementing waste-to-energy technologies
Encouraging the reduction of waste generation
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is biomagnification?
The process of reducing the concentration of toxins in the food chain
The process of increasing the concentration of toxins as you move up the food chain
The biological breakdown of organic materials
The magnification of biological effects due to waste disposal
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does the Stockholm Convention aim to eliminate?
The use of renewable energy sources
International trade of hazardous waste
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
The production of all plastic products
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a method of waste treatment?
Landfilling
Incineration
Recycling
All of the above
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why is exporting waste to other countries controversial?
It strengthens international relationships
It can lead to environmental harm in the receiving country
It is an effective way to manage waste globally
It promotes recycling and reuse
- 13. Multiple Choice
What impact does improper waste disposal have on human health?
It has no significant impact
It can lead to improved public health
It can cause diseases and health problems
It increases life expectancy
- 14. Multiple Choice
What role does recycling play in waste management?
It increases the amount of waste in landfills
It has no impact on waste management
It reduces the need for new raw materials and decreases waste volume
It is only beneficial for managing organic waste
- 15. Multiple Choice
How does composting benefit the environment?
By increasing greenhouse gas emissions
By converting organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendment
By making waste disposal more expensive
By promoting the use of chemical fertilizers
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the main advantage of waste-to-energy technologies?
They increase the volume of waste
They convert waste into renewable energy
They are inexpensive to implement
They require no sorting of waste
- 17. Multiple Choice
Why is reducing waste generation important?
It increases economic growth
It has no impact on the environment
It reduces the strain on waste management systems and minimizes environmental impact
It encourages the production of disposable products
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the impact of plastic pollution on wildlife?
It has no significant impact
It benefits ecosystems by providing new habitats
It can lead to injury, death, and disruption of food chains
It increases biodiversity
- 19. Multiple Choice
How can individuals contribute to waste management efforts?
By increasing their consumption of single-use products
By ignoring waste segregation guidelines
By participating in recycling programs and reducing waste generation
By disposing of all waste in landfills
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