Waste, Agriculture and Forestry Quiz

What is the definition of solid waste management?

• The collection, transportation, disposal, and monitoring of waste

• The process of transforming waste materials into reusable form

• The natural process of decomposition of organic matter

• The reduction of waste generation at the source

What are the categories of waste based on physical state?

• Liquid waste, solid waste, and gaseous waste

• Household waste, industrial waste, and agricultural waste

• Hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste

• Physical waste, chemical waste, and biological waste

What is municipal solid waste commonly known as?

• Trash or garbage

• Toxic waste

• Industrial waste

• Hazardous waste

What is the process of reducing waste at the source called?

• The 3RS

• Recycling item

• Composting

• Reusing waste

What is the natural process of decomposition of organic matter called?

• Composting

• Vermicomposting

• Aerobic composting

• Peatland management

What is the practice of using natural materials and observing the laws of nature in agriculture called?

• Natural farming

• Industrial farming

• Organic farming

• Conventional farming

What are the economic benefits of peatlands?

• Use as horticultural compost and fuel for electricity

• Providing clean water and protecting watersheds

• Absorbing carbon and providing habitat for wildlife

• All of the above

What are the steps we can take to conserve our forest resources?

• Regulated and planned cutting of trees

• Control over forest fire

• Reforestation and afforestation

• All of the above

What is the key to forest conservation?

• Proper utilization of forest and forest products

• Protection of forests

• Research for efficient use and conservation of forest

• All of the above

What is the science and craft of creating, managing, and conserving forests called?

• Forestry

• Agriculture

• Horticulture

• Environmental science