12 Questions
What types of waste can solid waste be classified as?
Solids, liquids, semi-solids, or liquified gas
What is a major concern with thermal conversions of waste?
The release of air pollutants like SOx, COx, and NOx
What is the primary cause of oxygen depletion in water?
The high biochemical oxygen demand of organics
What is the term for the strength of organics to deplete oxygen?
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
What is the term for the excessive growth of aquatic plants and algae, leading to eutrophication?
Enrichment
What is the term for the measurement of the amount of oxygen required to break down organics in water?
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
What is the primary consequence of human activity that leads to air pollution?
Transfer of harmful amounts of natural and synthetic materials into the atmosphere
What is the primary source of CO emissions in urban areas?
Motor vehicles
What is the effect of sulfuric acid on the environment?
It corrodes limestone, metal, and clothing
What is the term for the health effects caused by polluted indoor air?
Sick Building Syndrome
What is the primary method of disposal for high-level radioactive wastes?
Deep ocean burial in a protective container
What is the primary characteristic of hazardous wastes?
They can cause mortality or irreversible illness or pose a threat to human health and/or environment
This quiz covers the different types of solid waste, their composition, and their environmental impact. Learn about the various methods of waste disposal, including landfill, incineration, and pyrolysis, and the importance of containing air pollutants. Test your knowledge of waste management and its importance in our ecosystem.
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