Waste

What is the collection of materials that can be broken down and reprocessed to make new items?

• composting

• incineration

• leachate

• recycling 

Leachate is a ______________

• A liquid that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill

• A gas that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill

• A solid that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill

• A chemical that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Why is leachate dangerous?

• It has toxic fumes

• It can leak into our water supply

• It can't be processed

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following are problems associated with landfills?

• source reduction and composting

• surface improvement and leachate

• leachate and methane production

• all of the above

In what category of waste do paint, household cleaners, medical waste, and solvents belong?

• hazardous

• compost

• municipal solid

• industrial

Energy released by incinerators that is converted to electricity is known as

• nonrenewable energy

• waste-to-energy

• renewable energy

• nitrogen fixation

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-PS3-3

Among the following, which object can be recycled?

• Concrete

• Compost

• Glass

• Soil

Which one is not a benefit of recycling ?

• It reduces pollution .

• It conserves natural resources.

• It saves energy.

• It may cause diseases.

From this picture which "R" is this?

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Recover

• Repair

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Make a new cloth bag from old shirt. Which "R" is this?

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Recover

• Repair