ECOLOGICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

What is the term used for waste materials that cannot be broken down by biological processes?

• A) Biodegradable waste

• B) Recyclable waste

• C) Hazardous waste

• D) Non-biodegradable waste

What is the term used for the process of converting waste materials into energy?

• A) Recycling

• B) Composting

• C) Incineration

• D) Landfilling

In the Philippines, what is the common term for areas where waste is disposed of in an uncontrolled manner, causing environmental pollution?

• A) Recycling centers

• B) Sanitary landfills

• C) Dumpsites

• D) Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs)

Which of the following is NOT a common method of waste disposal in the Philippines?

• A) Landfilling

• B) Incineration

• C) Composting

• D) Recycling

What is the term used for the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials?

• A) Landfilling

• B) Recycling

• C) Incineration

• D) Composting

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing waste generation?

• A) Promoting the use of single-use plastics

• B) Promoting the use of reusable products

• C) Implementing source reduction programs

• D) Encouraging the repair and reuse of products

Which of the following waste materials is considered biodegradable?

• A) Plastic bottles

• B) Aluminum cans

• C) Paper

• D) Styrofoam

What is the term used for waste materials that pose a threat to human health or the environment due to their chemical, physical, or biological characteristics?

• A) Biodegradable waste

• B) Recyclable waste

• C) Hazardous waste

• D) Non-biodegradable waste

What is the primary purpose of the "No Segregation, No Collection" policy in the Philippines?

• A) To encourage waste incineration

• B) To discourage waste segregation

• C) To promote proper waste segregation at the source

• D) To limit waste collection services

What is the term for the controlled decomposition of organic waste materials into humus-like material, known as compost?

• A) Recycling

• B) Incineration

• C) Composting

• D) Landfilling