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:

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

Match the following water pollution sources with their examples:

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

Match the following water-related impacts with their consequences:

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

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