Introduction to Solid Waste Management
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What is the characteristic of solid waste?

  • It is non-liquid and non-soluble (correct)
  • It is always hazardous and toxic
  • It is always coming from industries
  • It is always liquid and soluble
  • What is the source of agricultural waste?

  • Agriculture and fisheries (correct)
  • Households and business
  • Hospitals and medical facilities
  • Industries and reactors
  • What is the main characteristic of nuclear waste?

  • It is non-toxic and non-reactive
  • It is always coming from households
  • It is corrosive and ignitable
  • It is highly toxic and reactive (correct)
  • What is biomedical waste?

    <p>Waste coming from hospitals and medical facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of waste includes toxic chemicals, oil, and debris from construction sites?

    <p>Industrial waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common characteristic of hazardous waste?

    <p>It is highly toxic and reactive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of solid waste management?

    <p>To promote public hygiene and health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors affects the composition of solid waste?

    <p>Cultural and religious habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the 'Reduce' element in the Four Rs concept?

    <p>To minimize waste generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using reusable products?

    <p>It makes less trash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the waste hierarchy in solid waste management?

    <p>To promote effective waste management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a principle of sustainable waste management?

    <p>Optimizing the use of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary definition of waste?

    <p>Unwanted or useless materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Basel Convention, what is the definition of disposal?

    <p>Any operation which may lead to resource recovery, recycling, reclamation, direct re-use or alternative uses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of metabolic waste?

    <p>Urea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Statistics Division's definition of waste?

    <p>To provide a definition of waste for statistical purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of waste generation?

    <p>It occurs during various human activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between waste and prime products?

    <p>Waste is unwanted, while prime products are wanted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of reusing items?

    <p>To save energy and money and prolong the item's useful life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of composting?

    <p>To reduce the amount of materials that need to be disposed of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done with finished compost?

    <p>Used in the garden and around shrubs or other plants to help them grow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of recycling?

    <p>To save energy, money, and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a reusable item that can be used over and over again?

    <p>Shopping bags made of cloth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of processing and beneficial use?

    <p>To reduce the volume of materials to be landfilled and create new products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Waste-to-Energy facilities?

    <p>To generate electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of Maine's municipal solid waste that was combusted in 2015?

    <p>27%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of modern landfills protects groundwater?

    <p>Liners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lowest priority of the solid waste management options?

    <p>Landfilling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the byproduct of the Waste-to-Energy process that is landfilled?

    <p>Ash and other residues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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