Transforming New York's Fresh Kills Landfill

Our choices as consumers and waste producers affect our environment by significantly contributing to environmental degradation.

• They reduce environmental harm.

• They significantly contribute to environmental degradation.

• They have no impact.

• They solely impact economic systems.

What was the primary purpose of the Fresh Kills Landfill before its closure?

• A public park

• A garbage repository

• A wildlife sanctuary

• A residential area

When did the final load of trash get dumped at Fresh Kills Landfill?

• March 22, 2001

• March 22, 2002

• March 22, 2003

• March 22, 2004

What is the future plan for the Fresh Kills site according to the passage?

• Reopen as a landfill

• Transform into a public park

• Build a residential complex

• Convert into a shopping mall.

Which state is located to the west of Staten Island?

• New Jersey

• Pennsylvania

• Ohio

• Virginia

In 2008, how many million metric tons of waste did Americans generate?

What percentage of waste was recycled in 2008 according to the text?

Fill in the blank: Improving our recycling habits can help reduce energy costs, conserve resources, and reduce pollution by using resources we already have to make new products.

• using resources we already have

• using new resources to make new products

• relying on imported materials

• discarding unused resources

The role of the screening machine in the recycling process is to separate and sort the materials based on size and type.

• It separates and sorts materials based on size and type.

• It compresses materials for transportation.

• It melts materials for reuse.

• It cleans and sanitizes materials.

What is the purpose of the trommel-mag in the recycling process?