Waste Management

What is the purpose of the net structures at the landfill site?

• To prevent birds from entering the landfill

• To sort through waste and pull out recyclables

• To compact and bury waste

• To generate electricity from landfill gas

How long is a landfill site designed to last?

• 10 years

• 25 years

• 100 years

• 50 years

What happens to a landfill site after it reaches its lifespan?

• It is used for farming

• It is closed and a new site is found

• It is turned into a shopping center

What is the main purpose of a transfer station?

• To generate electricity from landfill gas

• To compact and bury waste

• To reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill

What is the role of seagulls at a landfill site?

• To cause problems for workers

• To prevent litter from escaping

• To help sort through waste

• To generate electricity from landfill gas

What is the main job of an excavator at a transfer station?

• To prevent birds from entering the landfill

• To sort through waste and pull out recyclables

• To generate electricity from landfill gas

• To compact and bury waste

What is the main purpose of a landfill?

• To store waste indefinitely

• To recycle waste

• To reduce the amount of waste in the environment

• To generate electricity

What is the job of a landfill compactor?

• To sort through waste and pull out recyclables

• To prevent birds from entering the landfill

• To generate electricity from landfill gas

• To compact and bury waste

What is landfill gas mainly composed of?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and helium

• Carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide

• Methane and carbon dioxide

What is the potential use of landfill gas?

• Fuel for vehicles

• Fertilizer for crops

• Building materials

• Generating electricity