Environmental Science (Enger) 12th Edition

Chapter 17: Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Practice Quiz

1
The amount of municipal solid waste produced per person per day in the U.S. has increased in the last 25 years.
A)True
B)False
2
The number of landfills in the U.S. has increased in the last 25 years.
A)True
B)False
3
Improvements to landfill design include
A)leachate collection systems.
B)reducing the amount of yard clippings allowed.
C)lower storage spaces.
D)All of the above are correct.
4
Environmental problems can be generated from the incineration of municipal solid wastes.
A)True
B)False
5
The cheapest method of municipal solid waste disposal in the U.S. at the current time is
A)land disposal.
B)incineration.
C)recycling.
D)water disposal.
6
Banning the sale of one-time-use beverage containers could
A)reduce litter.
B)save energy.
C)save money.
D)All of the above are correct.
7
Solid waste is not a real problem around the world...it is hazardous waste only.
A)True
B)False
8
Recycling is big business.
A)True
B)False
9
There are only a few problems associated with development of new municipal landfills.
A)True
B)False
10
Industrial waste may include
A)demolition debris/waste.
B)mining waste.
C)medical waste.
D)mulch.
11
__________ is organic material that is used to cover soil.
A)Mulch
B)Compost
C)Peat
D)Cardboard
12
One way to reduce individual solid waste is to
A)use reusable bags and bottles.
B)use rechargeable batteries.
C)compost yard and food wastes.
D)recycle.
E)All of the above are correct.
13
Plastic recycling is still a relatively new field.
A)True
B)False
14
Resins are not used in consumer packaging.
A)True
B)False
15
Agricultural waste is the second most common form of solid waste.
A)True
B)False
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