Garbage Management

What is the average amount of waste that the average American throws away each year?

• 1,600 pounds

• 1,000 pounds

• 2,000 pounds

• 500 pounds

Which method of waste management is considered better for the planet than landfilling?

• Incinerating

• Composting

• Landfilling

• Recycling

What is the product of the decomposition of organic matter in composting?

• Methane gas

• Plastic

• Steam

• Compost

What is the main concern regarding burning garbage?

• Increase in energy use

• Depletion of landfill space

• Pollution of the air

• Production of toxic waste

What is the purpose of large liners placed in the bottom of landfills?

• To prevent garbage from decomposing

• To increase the capacity of the landfill

• To prevent toxic garbage juice from contaminating ground water

• To reduce the stench of the garbage

What is the main argument against the effectiveness of recycling?

• It wastes energy

• It increases pollution

• It is too expensive

• It requires too much space

What is the main challenge in composting on a large scale?

• Presence of too much methane gas

• Lack of organic waste

• Difficulty in removing plastic and inorganic materials

• Lack of suitable soil

What is the primary concern with incinerating waste to produce energy?

• It is not a sustainable method

• It releases harmful greenhouse gases

• It requires a lot of space

• It is too expensive

What is the role of the community in waste management?

• To compost waste

• To incinerate waste

• To recycle waste

• To collect and dispose of waste

What can individuals do to contribute to waste management?

• Leave waste for others to deal with

• Throw waste in any available location

• Choose to recycle or compost

• Ignore waste disposal