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?

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

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1.8 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Waste generated in a closed-loop recycling system</p> 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?

    <p>Increased population and urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Marine debris is biodegradable and harmless in the long run</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Nutrient recycling and reduced chemical fertilizer use</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Incineration of non-recyclable waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Decibel (dB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about noise pollution is TRUE?

    <p>Noise pollution refers to unwanted or disruptive sounds.</p> 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?

    <p>One million Korean Won</p> Signup and view all the answers

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