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?

    <p>Solid Waste Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What typically collects waste stored on-site?

    <p>Municipal management services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a transfer station?

    <p>To temporarily store waste before transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common problem associated with open dumps?

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

    What is the purpose of recycling centers?

    <p>To sort recyclable materials from non-recyclables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the waste management process?

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

    What is solid waste management?

    <p>The process of collecting, treating and disposing of solid material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is garbage?

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

    What type of waste is biodegradable and comes from plants?

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

    What is an example of toxic waste?

    <p>Old medicines and chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be reprocessed to create new products?

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

    What is the primary goal of the prevention principle?

    <p>To reduce waste in the first place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of reusing products?

    <p>Refilling beverage bottles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of materials are mostly recycled?

    <p>Glass, paper, and plastic waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is energy recovery also known as?

    <p>Non-recyclable waste conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of creating new products from waste?

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

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

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

    Which of the following is an example of Biodegradable waste?

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

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

    <p>Electric &amp; Electronic Waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of Inert waste?

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

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

    <p>Used Medical Waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

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