Ch.19 Waste Management Quiz

What is the process called where organic waste is broken down into soil-like material?

• Incineration

• Landfill

• Recycling

• Composting

What is the term used to describe a landfill's liquid runoff?

• Methane

• Leachate

• Compost

• Biodegradable waste

CERCLA or the superfund refers to ...

• A type of recycling program

• A government program that cleans up hazardous waste sites

• A waste-to-energy facility

• A landfill that accepts hazardous waste

Water Bottles and Soda Cans are

• Type 1 Plastics

• Type 2 Plastics

• Type 6 Plastics

• Type 7 Plastics

Type 3-7 plastics are easily recycled and can be sent curb-side recycling programs.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a type of recyclable material?

• Diapers

• Plastic Bags

• Styrofoam

• Broken Glass

True of False: Is the following order correct?

Reuse, Reduce, Recycle

• True

• False

Which of the following is a type of hazardous waste?

• Old newspapers

• Used batteries

• Cardboard boxes

• Glass bottles

How is climate change related to waste management?

• Waste management has no impact on climate change

• Poor waste management practices, such as landfilling and incineration, can release greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change

• Waste management only affects air quality and has no impact on climate change

• Methane is the only gas produced by landfills and it impacts carbon emissions

What is the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste? READ ALL ANSWERS CAREFULLY!

• Biodegradable waste can be recycled, while non-biodegradable waste cannot

• Biodegradable waste breaks down naturally, while non-biodegradable waste does not

• Biodegradable waste is hazardous, while non-biodegradable waste is not

• Biodegradable waste is more expensive to dispose of than non-biodegradable waste