Landfills

What is one thing that makes the landfills of today more environmentally friendly than the old garbage dumps of the past?

• The liner system that runs on the bottom and up the sides of the landfill.

• Leaving it open so animals can come and eat out of it.

• Letting people come and take what they want out of it.

• Selling it to China.

What is leachate?

• Water that collects contaminates as it moves downward.

• Type of organism that helps to break down compost in a landfill.

• The bottom layer of covering in a landfill.

•  None of the above is correct.

Why is it important to divert organic waste from landfills?

• To reduce the production of landfill gas

• To increase the capacity of landfills

• To improve the quality of leachate

• To make composting unnecessary

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Why is it important to cover waste in landfills daily?

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How does landfill gas utilization benefit the environment?

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What are the sections in a landfill called?

• cubits

• sections

• cells

• prisions

What does the lining system in a landfill do?

• it protects the soil and water

• it only protects the water

• It protects the soil only

• it does nothing

True or False

Some landfills recycle

• True

• False

What is the primary purpose of a landfill liner system?

• To prevent leachate from contaminating groundwater

• To increase the decomposition rate of waste

• To allow easy access for waste-picking animals

• To enhance the aesthetic appearance of the landfill

Which gas is commonly produced in landfills and can be used as an energy source?

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen