What is waste management?
Waste Minimization & Carbon Footprint

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Waste management is the process of collecting, transporting, and selling waste materials.
Waste management is the process of collecting, transporting, processing, recycling, and disposing of waste materials.
Waste management is the process of ignoring waste and letting it accumulate.
Waste management is the process of creating more waste to stimulate the economy.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can individuals reduce their carbon footprint?
By supporting unsustainable products and practices
By using public transportation, biking or walking instead of driving, reducing energy consumption at home, recycling, and supporting sustainable products and practices.
By increasing energy consumption at home
By driving more frequently
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name one method of waste minimization in households.
Burning waste in the backyard
Landfilling
Dumping waste in rivers
Composting
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is waste management important for the environment?
Waste management is crucial for reducing pollution, conserving resources, and protecting ecosystems.
Waste management has no impact on the environment
The environment benefits from increased waste production
Pollution is not affected by waste management
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some examples of items that can be recycled to reduce waste?
paper, cardboard, glass bottles, aluminum cans, plastic containers
old clothes
plastic bags
metal straws
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of carbon footprint.
Carbon footprint is the total amount of water used in human activities.
Carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by human activities.
Carbon footprint is the number of trees planted by humans.
Carbon footprint is the amount of oxygen emitted by human activities.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the benefits of waste minimization?
Increasing environmental impact
Wasting resources
Multiple benefits such as reducing environmental impact, conserving resources, saving money, and improving efficiency.
Reducing efficiency
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