Garbage; Comprehension questions

Front

Why does the author mention magical garbage fairies?

Back

He is trying to get the reader's attention.

Front

Define incineration.

Back

To burn waste materials and harvest the energy.

Front

Not cited as an issue with landfilling:

Back

Usable materials are wasted in landfills.

Front

Conclusion supported by the passage:

Back

Each waste management method has drawbacks.

Front

Main idea of the fourth paragraph?

Back

Composting is good for the soil but can be hard to do.

Front

Meaning of 'compacted' in context:

Back

Garbage is crushed smaller before it is thrown in a hole.

Front

Author's main purpose?

Back

To inform readers of waste management methods.

Front

Not included in the text?

Back

A description of how trash is collected.

Front

Why is large-scale composting unfeasible?

Back

Plastic contaminates compost, creating pollutants.

Front

Title expressing the main idea of the text?

Back

Methods of Waste Management: Pros and Cons