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What are some health issues caused by long-term exposure to vinyl chloride?
Which of the following is NOT a common source of industrial wastes?
What is a common effect of industrial wastes on nearby communities?
Which method is NOT recommended for the control of industrial wastes?
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Which agricultural waste can lead to nutrient immobilization when applied to fields?
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What technology can be utilized for the recovery of useful products from solid waste?
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What is a significant use of agricultural wastes in developing countries?
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Which of the following waste management practices should be prioritized?
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What is solid waste pollution primarily composed of?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of solid waste management mentioned?
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Which type of waste is referred to as trash or garbage?
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Where can solid waste pollution accumulate after being discharged into water bodies?
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What constitutes hazardous wastes?
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Which type of solid waste includes materials like food waste and leftover food?
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Which of the following sources does NOT contribute to municipal solid waste (MSW)?
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What is one of the main effects of population explosion on solid waste?
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What principle can help minimize waste production?
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What is the primary function of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)?
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Which type of MRF utilizes labor-intensive sorting to separate recyclables?
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How much can integrated waste management practices potentially reduce waste generation?
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Which of the following best describes a 'clean' MRF?
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What is the primary purpose of gasification?
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What process does recycling involve?
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Which component is not typically found in biogas?
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What benefit does operating a MRF contribute to urban environments?
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What type of waste is suitable for the pyrolysis process?
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Which of the following is NOT a measure to ensure waste does not adversely affect health and the environment?
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What is the recommended maximum storage time for untreated biomedical waste?
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What is a key feature of the segregation of biomedical waste?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the materials that can be processed for making paper and hardboard?
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Which statement best describes the role of the byproduct of biogas production?
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What differentiates gasification from pyrolysis?
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What is a characteristic of toxic wastes?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of ignitable waste?
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What defines reactive wastes?
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Which of the following is a common source of hazardous wastes?
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What is a potential effect of hazardous wastes on the environment?
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Heavy metals such as lead can have what long-term effect on humans?
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Which of the following is NOT classified as a hazardous substance?
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What is a common result of exposure to hazardous wastes?
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Study Notes
Solid Waste Pollution
- Solid waste pollution is man-made waste, primarily plastic, discarded in the environment, often found on beaches or in the sea.
- It results from improper waste disposal, including street dumping, inappropriate rubbish collection, agricultural activity, and industrial activity.
- Polluted water bodies carry solid waste to accumulation zones like river mouths, estuaries, coasts, and the sea.
Main Types of Solid Waste Management
- Municipal solid waste (MSW) is non-hazardous waste from cities/towns requiring routine collection. It includes household trash, commercial waste, and industrial waste.
- Hazardous waste is harmful to humans and the environment. It's categorized by toxicity, reactivity, ignitability, and corrosiveness.
- Toxic wastes are poisonous in small amounts, potentially causing acute or immediate effects on humans and animals, including cancer. Examples include pesticides and heavy metals.
- Reactive wastes tend to react vigorously with air or water, and are unstable at high temperatures, potentially generating toxic gases or explosions. Examples include gunpowder and nitroglycerin.
- Ignitable wastes burn at low temperatures; they can spontaneously combust during storage or transportation. Examples include gasoline, paint thinners, and alcohol.
- Industrial wastes, from manufacturing processes, metallurgy, food processing, and more, often contain toxins and require specific treatment.
- Agricultural wastes include crop and livestock waste, often used for fertilizer or fodder in developing countries. These could lead to issues with nutrient mobilization.
- Bio-medical wastes are created during medical procedures, treatments, and research on humans and animals, and need specific segregation, packaging, and storage procedures to prevent contamination. Storage of non-treated waste is limited to 48 hours under most regulations.
Segregation, Packaging, Transportation and Storage of Bio-medical Waste
- Bio-medical waste should not be mixed with other types of waste.
- Waste must be segregated into containers/bags at the point of generation.
- The containers need to be properly labelled.
- Untreated bio-medical waste cannot be stored for longer than 48 hours without proper authorization and safety measures.
Waste Minimization
- Waste production can be reduced through the "3Rs": Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
- Reducing the amount of garbage and trash discarded.
- Reusing containers and repairing broken items.
- Recycling products wherever possible, by purchasing recycled materials.
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
- An MRF receives, sorts, processes, and stores recyclable materials.
- MRFs accept mixed or separately collected materials.
- The primary goal of an MRF is to maximize the amount of recyclables processed and generate the highest possible profit.
- Two types of MRFs exist: "dirty", which requires sorting from a mixed collection, and "clean", which receives already separated recyclables and poses less potential for contamination.
- MRFs can process waste into feedstocks for bio-conversion or fuel energy production.
Management of Agricultural Wastes
- Gasification: Chemical decomposition of biomass occurs in the presence of controlled amounts of oxygen to create gases from waste products. This gas is cleaned and used for electric power generation or in boilers for power generation.
- Pyralysis: Biomass waste decomposition occurs in the absence or at a reduced presence of oxygen at a higher temperature, creating gases like H2, NH4, CO2. These gases can in turn be utilized for energy generation.
- Biogas production: Organic matter (like animal waste or food processing waste) is anaerobically decomposed, yielding biogas (primarily methane & CO2), which can be utilized for domestic use. A byproduct of this process is a useable slurry fertilizer. Other agricultural waste products (corn cobs, paddy husks, sugarcane bagasse, wheat/rice/other crop stalks, etc.) can be used to produce paper and hardboard.
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This quiz covers solid waste pollution, its sources, and the types of solid waste management. It delves into municipal and hazardous waste, highlighting key characteristics of each type. Test your knowledge on the impact of waste on the environment and the importance of proper disposal techniques.