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?

Waste coming from hospitals and medical facilities (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Industrial waste (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common characteristic of hazardous waste?

It is highly toxic and reactive (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of solid waste management?

To promote public hygiene and health (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Cultural and religious habits (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To minimize waste generation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using reusable products?

It makes less trash (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To promote effective waste management (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Optimizing the use of resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary definition of waste?

Unwanted or useless materials (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of metabolic waste?

Urea (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide a definition of waste for statistical purposes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of waste generation?

It occurs during various human activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between waste and prime products?

Waste is unwanted, while prime products are wanted (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of reusing items?

To save energy and money and prolong the item's useful life (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of composting?

To reduce the amount of materials that need to be disposed of (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be done with finished compost?

Used in the garden and around shrubs or other plants to help them grow (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of recycling?

To save energy, money, and the environment (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Shopping bags made of cloth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of processing and beneficial use?

To reduce the volume of materials to be landfilled and create new products (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To generate electricity (A) Signup and view all the answers

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