What factors are considered when selecting a site for a landfill?

Landfill Management and Safety Practices

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Environmental concerns and community feedback
Proximity to urban areas
Cost of land
Availability of construction materials
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in constructing a landfill?
Installing gas wells
Planting trees around the site
Building access roads
Securing the base for the liner
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is leachate managed in a landfill?
It is left to evaporate naturally
It is collected and treated through a system of drains and pumps
It is stored in large tanks on-site
It is mixed with soil to neutralize it
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a groundwater monitoring system in a landfill?
To monitor air quality around the landfill
To ensure the landfill does not impact groundwater quality
To measure the amount of waste in the landfill
To track the decomposition rate of waste
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is done to waste each day in a landfill to prevent littering and odor?
It is burned
It is covered with soil or tarps
It is sprayed with chemicals
It is left exposed to air
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is methane gas managed in a landfill?
It is mixed with other gases
It is stored in underground tanks
It is captured and used for energy or fuel
It is released into the atmosphere
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to a landfill once it stops accepting waste?
It is used for residential development
Regulators approve its closure and monitor it for safety
It is left unattended
It is immediately converted into a park
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