Waste Management and Pollution Quiz

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What is the primary cause of water pollution from agricultural activities?

Sediments from soil erosion

Nitrates from fertilizers (correct)

Organic compounds from pesticides

Infectious microorganisms from animal waste

Which of the following is NOT a major source of water pollution mentioned in the text?

Industrial activities

Agricultural activities

Biomedical waste (correct)

Human settlements

What percentage of industrial waste in developing countries is dumped untreated into water bodies?

60%

70% (correct)

50%

80%

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major water pollutant in the text?

Heavy metals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of excessive sediments in water bodies?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many people worldwide drink fecal-contaminated water, according to the text?

1.8 billion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of waste that requires management?

Waste generated in a closed-loop recycling system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the exponential growth of human activities leading to the need for waste management?

Increased population and urbanization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about marine environment waste is NOT true?

Marine debris is biodegradable and harmless in the long run Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential environmental impact of improper construction and demolition waste management?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of ecological sanitation (EcoSan) systems over conventional sewage systems?

Nutrient recycling and reduced chemical fertilizer use Signup and view all the answers

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

Radioactive Waste Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind the 'NO AWAY IN THROW AWAY' concept?

Whatever we discard will eventually come back to us in some form. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following waste management strategies is NOT mentioned in the case study of Vellore Srinivasan?

Incineration of non-recyclable waste Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit used to measure the loudness of sound, according to the text?

Decibel (dB) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about noise pollution is TRUE?

Noise pollution refers to unwanted or disruptive sounds. Signup and view all the answers

In the case study of South Korea, what was the fine/punishment for the use of disposable plastic bags?

One million Korean Won Signup and view all the answers

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