Practice ES 19.2.1

How much energy equivalent was saved by recycling or composting in 2007?

• 5 billion gallons of gas

• 10 billion gallons of gas

• 15 billion gallons of gas

• 20 billion gallons of gas

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Which of the following is a benefit of recycling and composting municipal solid waste?

• Increases landfill space

• Saves energy

• Increases pollution

• Decreases recycling rates

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What is the main topic of Lesson 19.2?

• Increasing Solid Waste

• Minimizing Solid Waste

• Managing Hazardous Waste

• Creating More Waste

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What is the purpose of the containers shown in the image?

• To store hazardous waste

• To collect recyclable materials

• To incinerate waste

• To dump waste in the ocean

What is the effect of "bottle bills" on beverage container litter?

• Increase by 50%

• No change

• Reduced by 69–84%

• Reduced by 10%

What is the purpose of using financial incentives like "bottle bills"?

• To increase waste production

• To reduce beverage container litter

• To promote the use of disposable goods

• To increase packaging

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What is the process of converting organic waste into mulch or humus called?

• Recycling

• Composting

• Incineration

• Landfilling

What is the primary method by which composting converts organic waste?

• Burning

• Decomposition

• Freezing

• Chemical treatment

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Which of the following is a benefit of recycling not mentioned in the text?

• Reduces landfill waste

• Saves energy

• Creates jobs

• Increases pollution

What is the role of consumers in the recycling process as shown in the diagram?

• Disposing of waste in landfills

• Purchasing products made from recycled materials

• Burning waste for energy

• Exporting waste to other countries