Types of Waste and Biological Treatment Quiz
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Industrial waste includes materials rendered useless during manufacturing processes.

True

Radioactive waste is a type of organic waste.

False

Sewage is considered a type of industrial waste.

False

Some types of industrial waste are classified as hazardous.

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

Industrial waste may pollute nearby soil and water bodies.

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

Which type of waste is produced by industrial activity?

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

What are examples of industrial wastes?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what forms can industrial waste be found?

<p>Solid, semi-solid, and liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of water bodies can nearby water be polluted by industrial waste?

<p>$i$, $ii$, $iii$, $iv$, and $v$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential classifications of industrial waste?

<p>Hazardous and non-hazardous waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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