CEE 470: Solid and Hazardous Engineering Lecture 1 Quiz

What is the main responsibility of Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) according to the text?

Managing hazardous waste in Dhaka city
Ensuring proper disposal of municipal solid waste (correct)
Regulating the per capita waste generation in Dhaka city
Generating 4634.52 tons/day of municipal solid waste

What is highlighted as a key difference between the waste produced by modern humans and that in the natural world?

The natural world produces waste that goes unused, unlike the waste produced by modern humans
Modern human waste consists of items like soda cans, unlike the natural wastes
Modern human waste pollutes the environment more than natural waste
Modern humans produce huge amounts of waste while natural recycling occurs in the natural world (correct)

What concept does the example of a monkey knowing to discard the banana peel illustrate?

Awareness of what is usable and what is waste (correct)
Decision-making processes in primates
Organic waste management in natural ecosystems
Waste reduction strategies in animals

What is a key aspect of learning in the course related to solid and hazardous waste management?

Exploring engineering and scientific details of waste generation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental principle about waste generation is discussed in the text?

All creatures, including humans, constantly make decisions about what to discard (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text portray waste in relation to everyday life?

As a natural consequence of living organisms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Urban Management Policy Statement 1998 recommend regarding services for municipalities?

Privatization of services (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Policy for Water Supply and Sanitation 1998, what is emphasized for water supply and sanitation in urban areas?

Participation of the private sector and NGOs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Strategy 2004 allow for projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

Foreign direct investment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the local level legal framework inadequate to address the growing problem mentioned?

Insufficient legislation available (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which entities are responsible for solid waste management issues according to the text?

City corporation and municipalities (pourashava) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of municipal solid waste?

Wastes consisting of everyday items like product packaging and food scraps (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some synonyms used for solid waste?

Rubbish (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic that differentiates solid waste from liquid waste?

Ease of passing through a pipe (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a type of municipal solid waste?

Industrial waste (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of waste according to physical state mentioned in the text?

Solid Waste, Liquid Waste, Gas Waste (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'liquid waste' include?

'Sewage' or watery mud (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when water passes through accumulated solid wastes?

It picks up soluble components blurring the distinction between solid and liquid waste. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes hazardous waste according to the text?

Contains toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, or teratogenic compounds above established limits. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about human behavior related to solid waste according to the text?

Humans wallowed in offal, a characteristic unique to humans. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which legislation made it illegal to dump municipal refuse into the sea?

US legislation in 1934. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criteria defining hazardous waste as per the text?

Contains toxic and carcinogenic compounds above established limits. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where were containers of radioactive wastes dumped between 1946 and 1970 according to EPA records?

Three oceanic sites in the Pacific Ocean. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the 'polluter pays' principle?

Producers should bear the costs of managing pollution to prevent damage to health and the environment. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are serious adverse environmental impacts usually associated with past disposal practices?

Past disposal practices did not separate general waste from hazardous waste and lacked containment measures for leachate and chemicals. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In developing countries, what limits the capacity of town and city authorities to manage solid waste effectively?

Rapid urbanization and extreme shortage of resources like trained labor and financial capital. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did solid waste management receive little attention in poor countries compared to other utility services?

Lack of legislations, policy, and guidelines for environmental monitoring. (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Integrated Solid Waste Management' involves which of the following?

Employing a combination of suitable techniques and technologies for an environmentally clean and economically attractive solution. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are discarded waste materials often considered a resource in Integrated Solid Waste Management?

Due to their potential reusability in another setting. (B) Signup and view all the answers