29 Questions
What is the characteristic of solid waste?
It is non-liquid and non-soluble
What is the source of agricultural waste?
Agriculture and fisheries
What is the main characteristic of nuclear waste?
It is highly toxic and reactive
What is biomedical waste?
Waste coming from hospitals and medical facilities
What type of waste includes toxic chemicals, oil, and debris from construction sites?
Industrial waste
What is the common characteristic of hazardous waste?
It is highly toxic and reactive
What is the primary objective of solid waste management?
To promote public hygiene and health
Which of the following factors affects the composition of solid waste?
Cultural and religious habits
What is the main goal of the 'Reduce' element in the Four Rs concept?
To minimize waste generation
What is the benefit of using reusable products?
It makes less trash
What is the purpose of the waste hierarchy in solid waste management?
To promote effective waste management
Which of the following is a principle of sustainable waste management?
Optimizing the use of resources
What is the primary definition of waste?
Unwanted or useless materials
According to the Basel Convention, what is the definition of disposal?
Any operation which may lead to resource recovery, recycling, reclamation, direct re-use or alternative uses
What is an example of metabolic waste?
Urea
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Statistics Division's definition of waste?
To provide a definition of waste for statistical purposes
What is a common characteristic of waste generation?
It occurs during various human activities
What is the primary difference between waste and prime products?
Waste is unwanted, while prime products are wanted
What is the primary benefit of reusing items?
To save energy and money and prolong the item's useful life
What is the primary purpose of composting?
To reduce the amount of materials that need to be disposed of
What can be done with finished compost?
Used in the garden and around shrubs or other plants to help them grow
What is the primary benefit of recycling?
To save energy, money, and the environment
What is an example of a reusable item that can be used over and over again?
Shopping bags made of cloth
What is the primary purpose of processing and beneficial use?
To reduce the volume of materials to be landfilled and create new products
What is the primary purpose of Waste-to-Energy facilities?
To generate electricity
What is the percentage of Maine's municipal solid waste that was combusted in 2015?
27%
What feature of modern landfills protects groundwater?
Liners
What is the lowest priority of the solid waste management options?
Landfilling
What is the byproduct of the Waste-to-Energy process that is landfilled?
Ash and other residues
Learn about the basics of solid waste management, including the definition of waste, types of waste, and the Basel Convention definition. This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of waste management and its importance.
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