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Industrial waste includes materials rendered useless during manufacturing processes.
Industrial waste includes materials rendered useless during manufacturing processes.
True
Radioactive waste is a type of organic waste.
Radioactive waste is a type of organic waste.
False
Sewage is considered a type of industrial waste.
Sewage is considered a type of industrial waste.
False
Some types of industrial waste are classified as hazardous.
Some types of industrial waste are classified as hazardous.
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Industrial waste may pollute nearby soil and water bodies.
Industrial waste may pollute nearby soil and water bodies.
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Which type of waste is produced by industrial activity?
Which type of waste is produced by industrial activity?
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What are examples of industrial wastes?
What are examples of industrial wastes?
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In what forms can industrial waste be found?
In what forms can industrial waste be found?
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What types of water bodies can nearby water be polluted by industrial waste?
What types of water bodies can nearby water be polluted by industrial waste?
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What are the potential classifications of industrial waste?
What are the potential classifications of industrial waste?
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Study Notes
Industrial Waste
- Materials discarded during manufacturing processes are considered industrial waste.
- Radioactive waste is not considered organic waste.
- Sewage is not classified as industrial waste.
- Some industrial waste poses a hazard to human health and the environment.
- Industrial waste can contaminate soil and water sources surrounding industrial sites.
Types of Industrial Waste
- Examples of industrial waste include:
- Scrap metal
- Plastic
- Paper
- Chemicals
- Electronic waste
Forms of Industrial Waste
- Industrial waste can exist in various forms such as:
- Solids
- Liquids
- Gases
Water Pollution by Industrial Waste
- Water bodies affected by industrial waste pollution include:
- Rivers
- Lakes
- Oceans
Classifications of Industrial Waste
- Industrial waste can be classified based on:
- Toxicity: Hazardous or non-hazardous
- Source: Manufacturing process, mining, agriculture
- Physical state: Solid, liquid, gaseous
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