Waste Management Quiz

What is compost?

• A recycling process

• A landfill site

• A nutrient-rich soil amendment

• A type of hazardous waste

What does downcycle mean?

• To compost organic waste

• To incinerate waste

• To collect and break down materials for lower-value use

• To recycle materials into new products

What is environmental justice?

• A hazardous waste classification

• A social movement for a clean environment for all

• A type of waste management

• A method of recycling

What is hazardous waste?

• Waste that is extremely harmful

• Waste that can be composted

• Waste that is safe for the environment

• Waste that is recyclable

What is incineration?

• A way to collect waste

• A type of recycling

• A method of composting

• A waste treatment process involving combustion

What does integrated waste management (IWM) involve?

• Only composting

• Only disposal

• A comprehensive system for managing waste

• Only recycling

What is a landfill?

• A type of composting site

• A hazardous waste site

• A facility to contain solid wastes

• A place to recycle materials

What is municipal solid waste (MSW)?

• Waste from industrial activities

• Waste disposed of by individuals and businesses

• Waste that is composted

• Waste that is incinerated

What is NIMBY an acronym for?

• Not in my backyard

• National industrial management by youth

• New innovative materials by youth

• None in my backyard

What is pollution?

• A recycling process

• Contamination of the environment

• A waste treatment method

• A type of compost