Question 1

The recycling and composting rate of U.S.municipal solid waste is about ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  7% 
B)  14% 
C)  24% 
D)  32% 
E)  54% 
A)  7% 
B)  14% 
C)  24% 
D)  32% 
E)  54%

Question 2

Which industrialized nation has refused to sign the International Basel Convention to reduce and/or control movement of hazardous e-waste across international boundaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada 
B)  United States 
C)  Japan 
D)  South Korea 
E)  European Union 
A)  Canada 
B)  United States 
C)  Japan 
D)  South Korea 
E)  European Union

Question 3

Most environmental scientists call for a much greater emphasis on waste reduction than waste disposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

NIMBY calls for drastically reducing production of toxic and hazardous wastes by emphasizing pollution prevention and using the precautionary principle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which material takes the longest to break down?

Accepted Answer

A)  plastic bottles 
B)  aluminum cans 
C)  plastic bags 
D)  plastic six-pack holders 
E)  newspapers 
A)  plastic bottles 
B)  aluminum cans 
C)  plastic bags 
D)  plastic six-pack holders 
E)  newspapers

Question 6

Newspapers from 50 years ago may still be readable because trash can resist decomposition for centuries if it is not exposed to air,sunlight,water,and bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Waste reduction is based on the four Rs: refuse,reduce,reuse,and recycle.From an environmental perspective,why is recycling the least preferred of these options?

Accepted Answer

The first three Rs are preventative meas

Question 8

Consumers of recycled products are most effective when they maximize the amount of ____ waste in the products they buy.

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-producer 
B)  post-producer 
C)  pre-consumer 
D)  post-consumer 
E)  producer 
A)  pre-producer 
B)  post-producer 
C)  pre-consumer 
D)  post-consumer 
E)  producer

Question 9

From an environmental standpoint,the first two Rs,____________________ and ____________________,are better alternatives because they are input or prevention approaches.

Accepted Answer

reduce;reu

Question 10

One way to deal with the creation of solid wastes begins with the question "How can we avoid producing so much solid waste?" This approach is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  waste reduction 
B)  waste recycling 
C)  secondary pollution prevention 
D)  primary pollution prevention 
E)  integrated waste management 
A)  waste reduction 
B)  waste recycling 
C)  secondary pollution prevention 
D)  primary pollution prevention 
E)  integrated waste management

Question 11

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a plasma torch to detoxify hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  mobility 
B)  toxic ash production 
C)  cost 
D)  production of SO2 gas 
E)  low energy use 
A)  mobility 
B)  toxic ash production 
C)  cost 
D)  production of SO2 gas 
E)  low energy use

Question 12

It is currently impossible to separate plastics from each other by type and grade in a mixed waste stream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The world's largest producer of municipal solid waste (MSW)is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  India 
C)  the United States 
D)  Russia 
E)  Australia 
A)  China 
B)  India 
C)  the United States 
D)  Russia 
E)  Australia

Question 14

____________ ____________ is an ideal where every person is entitle to protection from environmental hazards regardless of race,gender,or other factors.

Accepted Answer

Environmen

Question 15

The products of composting can be used to slow soil erosion,retain water,and improve crop yields.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Materials that are recycled into products of the same type are undergoing ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary recycling 
B)  secondary recycling 
C)  post-consumer recycling 
D)  industrial recycling 
E)  open loop recycling 
A)  primary recycling 
B)  secondary recycling 
C)  post-consumer recycling 
D)  industrial recycling 
E)  open loop recycling

Question 17

Wastes produced by mines,farms,and industry is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial solid waste 
B)  hazardous waste 
C)  municipal solid waste 
D)  toxic solid waste 
E)  e-waste 
A)  industrial solid waste 
B)  hazardous waste 
C)  municipal solid waste 
D)  toxic solid waste 
E)  e-waste

Question 18

Which activity is the least desirable from an environmental standpoint?

Accepted Answer

A)  refusing 
B)  reducing 
C)  reusing 
D)  repurposing 
E)  recycling 
A)  refusing 
B)  reducing 
C)  reusing 
D)  repurposing 
E)  recycling

Question 19

Of the two types of recyclable waste,_______________ waste makes up more than three-fourths of the total.

Accepted Answer

preconsume

Question 20

In the United States,most hazardous waste is produced which industries?

Accepted Answer

A)  hospitals,mining,and the military 
B)  hospitals,mining,and the chemical industry 
C)  the military,mining,and the chemical industry 
D)  the military,mining,and sewage treatment 
E)  mining,the chemical industry and sewage treatment 
A)  hospitals,mining,and the military 
B)  hospitals,mining,and the chemical industry 
C)  the military,mining,and the chemical industry 
D)  the military,mining,and sewage treatment 
E)  mining,the chemical industry and sewage treatment

Exam 21: Solid and Hazardous Waste

The recycling and composting rate of U.S.municipal solid waste is about ____.

Which industrialized nation has refused to sign the International Basel Convention to reduce and/or control movement of hazardous e-waste across international boundaries?

Most environmental scientists call for a much greater emphasis on waste reduction than waste disposal.

NIMBY calls for drastically reducing production of toxic and hazardous wastes by emphasizing pollution prevention and using the precautionary principle.

Which material takes the longest to break down?

Newspapers from 50 years ago may still be readable because trash can resist decomposition for centuries if it is not exposed to air,sunlight,water,and bacteria.

Waste reduction is based on the four Rs: refuse,reduce,reuse,and recycle.From an environmental perspective,why is recycling the least preferred of these options?

Consumers of recycled products are most effective when they maximize the amount of ____ waste in the products they buy.

From an environmental standpoint,the first two Rs,____________________ and ____________________,are better alternatives because they are input or prevention approaches.

One way to deal with the creation of solid wastes begins with the question "How can we avoid producing so much solid waste?" This approach is called ____.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a plasma torch to detoxify hazardous waste?

It is currently impossible to separate plastics from each other by type and grade in a mixed waste stream.

The world's largest producer of municipal solid waste (MSW)is ____.

____________ ____________ is an ideal where every person is entitle to protection from environmental hazards regardless of race,gender,or other factors.

The products of composting can be used to slow soil erosion,retain water,and improve crop yields.

Materials that are recycled into products of the same type are undergoing ____.

Wastes produced by mines,farms,and industry is called ____.

Which activity is the least desirable from an environmental standpoint?

Of the two types of recyclable waste,_______________ waste makes up more than three-fourths of the total.

In the United States,most hazardous waste is produced which industries?

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