Sustainability and Waste Management Quiz

What is the definition of sustainability according to the UN World Commission on Environment and Development?

• Development that focuses solely on technological advancement

• Development that prioritizes economic growth over environmental protection

• Development that ignores environmental legislation

• Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations

Which of the following is NOT a Mexican law related to environmental protection?

• Ley General de Cambio Climático

• Ley de Protección al Consumidor

• Ley de Aguas Nacionales

• Ley General de Vida Silvestre

What is the primary responsibility of the State in industrial waste management in Mexico?

• To produce waste

• To promote industrial growth without restrictions

• To ignore waste management regulations

• To ensure a solid legal framework and its implementation

Which method of industrial waste disposal involves burning waste at high temperatures?

• Recycling

• Composting

• Incineration

• Landfill

What type of waste includes discarded electronics such as computers and mobile phones?

• Biological Waste

• Electronic Waste

• Heavy Metal Waste

• Chemical Waste

Which of the following is a characteristic of heavy metal waste?

• It can accumulate in organisms

• It is easily recycled

• It is biodegradable

• It is harmless to the environment

What is the main goal of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN?

• To ignore social needs in favor of economic development

• To increase industrial waste production

• To end poverty while protecting the planet

• To promote economic growth without considering environmental impact

Which of the following is a method of industrial waste disposal that can lead to air pollution?

• Landfill

• Incineration

• Recycling

• Composting

What is the purpose of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Mexico?

• To evaluate the environmental impact of industrial activities

• To promote industrial waste production

• To assess the economic benefits of industrial activities

• To ignore environmental concerns

Which type of waste requires specialized treatment to prevent the spread of pathogens?

• Mining Waste

• Plastic Waste

• Biological Waste

• Chemical Waste