Trash of the World

The world produces more than ________ tons of municipal waste each year.

• 2.3 billion

• 2.3 million

• 2.3 trillion

• 2.3

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What percent of the world's trash is recycled?

• 16

• 26

• 35

• 60

As trash in landfills decomposes is releases ​ (a)   ​

• methane
• carbon dioxide
• oxygen
• hydrogen

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The world's largest landfill (by area) is located, where?

• Nevada, USA

• Mumbai, India

• Philippines

• China

Europe's biggest landfill is located in which country?

• Italy

• Germany

• England

• France

Which country converted a dried lake bed into one of the world's largest landfills?

• Mexico

• Italy

• India

• The U.S.

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Which country used to buy trash from other countries?

• India

• The U.S.

• China

• Mexico

Why are most landfills covered and sealed when they are full?

• to keep insects and pests out

• to control the smell

• to reduce gas emissions

• to avoid allowing oxygen to speed up decomposition which causes excess heat and fires

What can be said about the landfill located in Seoul, South Korea?

• It has grown out of control due to the population growth

• It is known for being environmentally harmful

• It has an eco-friendly design

• It is the largest landfill in the world

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Which country has plans to build 10 million trees within the decommissioned landfill site?

• China

• U.S.

• India

• South Korea

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