Environmental Hazards and Solid Waste Management Quiz

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What is solid waste?

Chemical poisons used to kill weeds and insects

Microscopic plastic particles in the ocean

Garbage, refuse, sludge, and other discarded solid materials (correct)

Pesticides found in the Antarctic ice sheet

Which of the following is a source of pollution mentioned in the text?

Recycling centers

Ocean currents

Burning coal to create electricity (correct)

Wildlife conservation areas

How can pollution spread to remote places according to the text?

It cannot spread to remote places

Through natural processes like volcanic eruptions

Through human activities like farming

Through chemicals like pesticides found in the Antarctic ice sheet (correct)

What are some effects of solid waste mismanagement mentioned in the text?

Transmission of vector-borne diseases Signup and view all the answers

How can pollution prevention help the environment?

It reduces exposure to hazardous materials Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about waste management practices?

They can lead to environmental degradation if mismanaged Signup and view all the answers

What are some hazardous components commonly found in electronic waste (e-waste)?

Polyvinylchloride and lead Signup and view all the answers

How can toxic materials from improperly disposed electronics affect the environment?

By contributing to pollution through landfill leachate or incinerator ash Signup and view all the answers

What is air pollution defined as?

The contamination of air by substances causing harm to humans or the environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a natural source of outdoor air pollution?

Dust storms Signup and view all the answers

According to the World Health Organization's guidelines, how is the air quality in the Philippines classified?

Moderately unsafe Signup and view all the answers

What can be potential pathways to pollution when toxic materials are not properly managed?

Releasing them into water bodies Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of solid waste can be traced back to agriculture, mining, gas and oil production, and industry?

95% to 98% Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the waste generated by households, businesses, and institutions within municipalities?

Municipal solid waste (MSW) Signup and view all the answers

What are some consequences of environmental hazards related to mismanagement of solid waste?

Environmental degradation Signup and view all the answers

What defines hazardous waste?

Waste that requires special management due to harmful properties Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following falls under the category of hazardous wastes mentioned in the text?

Mercury-containing instruments Signup and view all the answers

In addition to manufacturing by-products, what other type of waste is considered hazardous according to the text?

Medical waste from hospitals Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Solid Waste

95% to 98% of solid waste is generated by agriculture, mining, gas and oil production, and industry
The remaining 2% to 5% is municipal solid waste (MSW), generated by households, businesses, and institutions
Environmental hazards occur due to household and land management practices, including production and mismanagement of solid waste
Mismanagement of solid waste can lead to environmental degradation, increased exposure to unsanitary and hazardous materials, and the transmission of vector-borne diseases

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste is solid waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment
Examples of hazardous waste include:
- By-products of manufacturing and industrial processes (e.g., solvents and cleaning fluids)
- By-products of petroleum refining operations and pesticide manufacturing
- Batteries, mercury-containing instruments, and fluorescent light bulbs
- Infectious and pathological wastes from hospitals (e.g., sharps such as lancets and needles in syringes)
Hazardous waste requires special management and disposal

Types of Waste and Pollution

Electronic waste (e-waste) often contains hazardous components, such as polyvinylchloride, brominated flame retardants, lead, and mercury
Improper disposal or recycling of e-waste can release toxic materials into the environment through landfill leachate or incinerator ash

Air Pollution

Air pollution is the contamination of the air by substances in amounts great enough to harm humans, the environment, or alter climate
Contaminants or pollutants originate from natural or human sources
Natural sources include dust storms, forest fires, and volcanic eruptions
Human sources include mobile sources (e.g., motor vehicles) and stationary sources (e.g., power plants and factories)
The air quality in the Philippines is considered moderately unsafe according to the World Health Organization's guidelines

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Test your knowledge on environmental hazards related to solid waste management, including the impact of agriculture, mining, oil production, and municipal solid waste. Explore the challenges posed by household waste generation and land management practices.