Solid Waste Management Quiz

What are the four main strategies for reducing waste production?

• Reduce, Reuse, Incinerate, Bury

• Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Reuse, Recycle, Incinerate, Compost

• Bury, Recycle, Compost, Incinerate

Which of the following is an example of the 'Refuse' waste management category?

• Canvas shopping bags

• Reusable water bottle

• Single-use plastics

• Ceramic plates for food

What is one advantage of recycling?

• Increases solid waste in landfills

• Reduces air pollution

• Increases water pollution

• Increases greenhouse gas emissions

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What is one disadvantage of recycling?

• There are no disadvantages to recycling

• Companies and individuals don't have to pay for the service

• Recycling leads to air and water pollution

What is the main purpose of incineration?

• To increase air and water pollution

• To contribute to deforestation

• To produce more solid waste

• To reduce volume of waste sent to landfills

Which of the following is a disadvantage of incineration?

• Reduces mining

• Reduces water pollution

• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• Increases air and water pollution

What is the main advantage of using landfills?

• Produces electricity

• Reduces water pollution

• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• Inexpensive

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What is one environmental concern associated with landfills?

• Takes up less space

• Reduces deforestation

• Contributes to water pollution

• Reduces solid waste in landfills