Waste Management

What is the term for the waste produced by households and businesses?

• Industrial waste

• Municipal waste

• Hazardous waste

• Electronic waste

What is composting?

• A method of burning organic waste to reduce its volume.

• A process of recycling organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

• A technique for growing plants in water without soil.

• A way to chemically treat waste to produce energy.

What is e-waste?

• Electronic waste that is discarded and can contain hazardous materials.

• A type of renewable energy source.

• A form of digital currency used in online transactions.

• A category of non-electronic waste that is recyclable.

Define hazardous waste

• Waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.

• Waste that is easily recyclable and non-toxic.

• Waste that is generated from household activities only.

• Waste that is safe to dispose of in regular landfills.

What is landfill?

• A site for the disposal of waste materials by burial.

• A place where recyclable materials are processed.

• A facility for composting organic waste.

• A location for hazardous waste incineration.

What is the purpose of waste segregation?

• To separate different types of waste for proper disposal and recycling.

• To reduce the amount of waste generated.

• To increase the cost of waste management.

• To promote the use of single-use plastics.

What is a waste audit?

• An assessment of the types and amounts of waste generated by an organization.

• A process to recycle waste materials effectively.

• A method to reduce energy consumption in waste management.

• An evaluation of the financial costs associated with waste disposal.

What does it mean to cut back on the amount of waste used?

• Reducing.

• Increasing.

• Maintaining.

• Disposing.

What is the process called when waste is broken down to make something new?

• Recycling

• Composting

• Incineration

• Landfilling

What type of waste are yard waste, vegetable, and fruit trimmings classified as?

• Biodegradable

• Non-biodegradable

• Hazardous waste

• Recyclable waste