Types of Wastes

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What is the main topic of the text?

Recycling techniques

Types of food

Environmental pollution

Types of wastes (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a type of waste mentioned in the text?

Biodegradable waste

Nuclear waste

Freshwater resources (correct)

Plastic waste

What is the primary concern associated with improper waste disposal?

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

Enhanced environmental sustainability

Increased recycling rates

Negative impact on ecosystems and human health (correct)

Match the following water resource management strategies with their descriptions:

Water conservation = Efforts to reduce water usage and wastage Desalination = Process of removing salt from seawater to produce fresh water Water recycling = Treatment of wastewater for reuse Rainwater harvesting = Collection and storage of rainwater for later use Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water pollution sources with their examples:

Point source pollution = Industrial discharge pipe Non-point source pollution = Agricultural runoff from fields Plastic pollution = Discarded plastic bottles in rivers Chemical pollution = Pesticide runoff from farms Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water-related impacts with their consequences:

Droughts = Crop failures and water shortages Floods = Damage to property and infrastructure Groundwater depletion = Sinking of land due to aquifer compaction Eutrophication = Algal blooms and fish die-offs Signup and view all the answers