Waste Management and Disposal

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What is the process where waste materials are heated to a very high temperature and reduced?

Incineration (correct)

Waste Generation

Waste Collection

Waste Storage

What type of waste is generated from industrial processes?

Industrial Waste (correct)

Household Waste

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

Hazardous Waste

What is the purpose of labeling containers in waste storage?

To indicate the type of waste (correct)

To indicate the weight of waste

To indicate the date of storage

To indicate the color of waste

What is the term for the entire process of managing waste from generation to disposal?

Solid Waste Management Signup and view all the answers

What is the byproduct of incineration that can be used to produce electricity?

Heat Signup and view all the answers

What typically collects waste stored on-site?

Municipal management services Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a transfer station?

To temporarily store waste before transportation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem associated with open dumps?

Disease spreading Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recycling centers?

To sort recyclable materials from non-recyclables Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the waste management process?

Disposal and treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is solid waste management?

The process of collecting, treating and disposing of solid material Signup and view all the answers

What is garbage?

A thing that is no longer useful or wanted and has been thrown out Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste is biodegradable and comes from plants?

Organic waste Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of toxic waste?

Old medicines and chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What can be reprocessed to create new products?

Recyclable waste Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the prevention principle?

To reduce waste in the first place Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of reusing products?

Refilling beverage bottles Signup and view all the answers

What type of materials are mostly recycled?

Glass, paper, and plastic waste Signup and view all the answers

What is energy recovery also known as?

Non-recyclable waste conversion Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of creating new products from waste?

Recycling Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste includes items contaminated with blood and body fluids?

Soiled Waste Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Biodegradable waste?

Food waste Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste includes TV's, computer screens, etc.?

Electric & Electronic Waste Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Inert waste?

Dirt Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste includes syringes, cotton, soiled dressings, etc.?

Used Medical Waste Signup and view all the answers