Question 1

Chemical byproducts formed during the combustion of chlorine compounds are

Accepted Answer

A) radioactive substances. 
B) infectious wastes. 
C) heavy metals. 
D) dioxins. 
E) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). 
A) radioactive substances. 
B) infectious wastes. 
C) heavy metals. 
D) dioxins. 
E) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). D

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a hazardous waste

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A) metals 
B) old tires 
C) organic matter 
D) organic solvents 
E) compost 
A) metals 
B) old tires 
C) organic matter 
D) organic solvents 
E) compost D

Question 3

All of the following are problems associated with sanitary landfills except

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A) large quantities of potentially toxic fly ash. 
B) landfills fill up too quickly so it is not a long-term solution to waste disposal. 
C) leachate seeps through lining of landfills and contaminates groundwater. 
D) methane gas accumulations create the possibility of explosions. 
E) toxic chemicals such as heavy metals and pesticides are found in the leachate. 
A) large quantities of potentially toxic fly ash. 
B) landfills fill up too quickly so it is not a long-term solution to waste disposal. 
C) leachate seeps through lining of landfills and contaminates groundwater. 
D) methane gas accumulations create the possibility of explosions. 
E) toxic chemicals such as heavy metals and pesticides are found in the leachate. A

Question 4

What concern does methane gas production create for the operation of a sanitary landfill

Accepted Answer

A) may take up space in the landfill that could be better used for solid waste 
B) may delay the decomposition of biodegradable garbage 
C) may collect in tanks for use in generating electricity 
D) may accumulate in underground pockets,creating the possibility of an explosion 
E) may seep through cracks in lining of landfill contaminating groundwater 
A) may take up space in the landfill that could be better used for solid waste 
B) may delay the decomposition of biodegradable garbage 
C) may collect in tanks for use in generating electricity 
D) may accumulate in underground pockets,creating the possibility of an explosion 
E) may seep through cracks in lining of landfill contaminating groundwater

Question 5

In 2010,the Deepwater Horizon oil spill sent millions of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico.To keep the oil slick from polluting the fragile ecosystem of the Gulf coast,detergents and chemical dispersants were applied to the water's surface.The detergents were nutrient rich,being high in phosphorous and nitrogen compounds,and thus acted as fertilizer causing environmental damage on their own.Define green chemistry and consider how this subdiscipline of chemistry might help with the cleanup of the oil spill

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Green chemistry is when commercially imp

Question 6

The volume of solid waste generated can be dramatically decreased through

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A) source reduction. 
B) sanitary landfills. 
C) incineration. 
D) leachate treatment. 
E) the Superfund Act. 
A) source reduction. 
B) sanitary landfills. 
C) incineration. 
D) leachate treatment. 
E) the Superfund Act.

Question 7

What is an economic benefit of recycling

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A) use of energy and generation of pollution for curbside collection 
B) increase use of sanitary landfill 
C) generates jobs and revenues from selling of recycled products 
D) use of natural resources in reprocessing materials 
E) recycling has no economic benefit 
A) use of energy and generation of pollution for curbside collection 
B) increase use of sanitary landfill 
C) generates jobs and revenues from selling of recycled products 
D) use of natural resources in reprocessing materials 
E) recycling has no economic benefit

Question 8

A group of 209 industrial chemicals composed of C,H,and Cl manufactured for cooling fluids,hydraulic fluids,lubricants,inks,and pesticide extenders are known as

Accepted Answer

A) petroleum oils. 
B) inorganic solvents. 
C) heavy metals. 
D) dioxins. 
E) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). 
A) petroleum oils. 
B) inorganic solvents. 
C) heavy metals. 
D) dioxins. 
E) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

Question 9

Today's solid waste contains more ___ than in the past,whereas the amounts of glass and steel have declined.

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A) paper and plastics 
B) food wastes 
C) yard wastes 
D) copper and aluminum 
E) rubber and wood 
A) paper and plastics 
B) food wastes 
C) yard wastes 
D) copper and aluminum 
E) rubber and wood

Question 10

Dematerialization,the progressive decrease in the size and weight of a product,with a lifespan comparable to previous products,is an example of ___.

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A) stimulus marketing 
B) shrinking economy 
C) source reduction 
D) the waste reduction Act 
E) consumer extortion 
A) stimulus marketing 
B) shrinking economy 
C) source reduction 
D) the waste reduction Act 
E) consumer extortion

Question 11

What is the goal of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act (CERCLA)
 Describe one strength and weakness of the Superfund program.

Accepted Answer

The goal of the Superfund Act is to clea

Question 12

Is the existence of CERCLA a deterrent to further hazardous waste polluting by companies WHY

Accepted Answer

A) yes,because polluting companies are aware of the costs of liability and cleanup,which makes them more likely to properly dispose of hazardous wastes 
B) yes,because of the fast pace and low costs of cleaning up the Superfund sites polluting companies are placed on federal watch lists 
C) no,because companies responsible for polluting are not held accountable for the costs of liability and cleanup 
D) no,because the law applies to past practices and not current practices 
E) no,because most of the hazardous waste sites are on military bases 
A) yes,because polluting companies are aware of the costs of liability and cleanup,which makes them more likely to properly dispose of hazardous wastes 
B) yes,because of the fast pace and low costs of cleaning up the Superfund sites polluting companies are placed on federal watch lists 
C) no,because companies responsible for polluting are not held accountable for the costs of liability and cleanup 
D) no,because the law applies to past practices and not current practices 
E) no,because most of the hazardous waste sites are on military bases

Question 13

How can source reduction be used by the auto industry apply in the manufacturing of automobiles

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A) safety features of the car improved for increased durability of the product 
B) technological improvements could decrease the size and weight of the car 
C) recycled plastics and rubbers used for bumper construction 
D) steel scrap could replace iron ore in the manufacturing process 
E) all of these choices 
A) safety features of the car improved for increased durability of the product 
B) technological improvements could decrease the size and weight of the car 
C) recycled plastics and rubbers used for bumper construction 
D) steel scrap could replace iron ore in the manufacturing process 
E) all of these choices

Question 14

The bulk of solid waste generated in the U.S.is

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A) nonmunicipal solid waste. 
B) municipal solid waste. 
C) food waste. 
D) green waste. 
E) recycled plastic bottles. 
A) nonmunicipal solid waste. 
B) municipal solid waste. 
C) food waste. 
D) green waste. 
E) recycled plastic bottles.

Question 15

Which of the following descriptions is incorrectly matched with the type of incinerator

Accepted Answer

A) modular incinerators : most expensive type of incinerator to build 
B) mass burn incinerators : able to recover energy from combustion 
C) modular incinerator : completely burns all solid waste 
D) refuse-derived fuel incinerator : separate noncombustible wastes from combustible wastes 
E) mass burn incinerators : larger than modular incinerators 
A) modular incinerators : most expensive type of incinerator to build 
B) mass burn incinerators : able to recover energy from combustion 
C) modular incinerator : completely burns all solid waste 
D) refuse-derived fuel incinerator : separate noncombustible wastes from combustible wastes 
E) mass burn incinerators : larger than modular incinerators

Question 16

Plastics pose a special problem for sanitary landfills because 1.plastics are the most rapidly accumulated component of municipal solid waste.
2)plastics attract harmful microorganisms and bacteria to the landfill.
3)plastics move upward to the surface creating a fire hazard.
4)most plastics are chemically stable and do not readily decompose.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) 4 only 
E) 1 and 4 
A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) 4 only 
E) 1 and 4

Question 17

Integrated Waste Management is a set of waste disposal alternatives that include all of the following except

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A) incineration. 
B) composting. 
C) sanitary landfill. 
D) relocation of waste to developing nations. 
E) reuse. 
A) incineration. 
B) composting. 
C) sanitary landfill. 
D) relocation of waste to developing nations. 
E) reuse.

Question 18

Which of the following forms of hazardous waste is incorrectly paired with its source

Accepted Answer

A) dioxins - combustion of chlorine compounds 
B) lead - computer components 
C) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)- household trash 
D) mercury - emissions produced from combustion of fluorescent lights and batteries 
E) fly ash - mass burn incinerator 
A) dioxins - combustion of chlorine compounds 
B) lead - computer components 
C) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)- household trash 
D) mercury - emissions produced from combustion of fluorescent lights and batteries 
E) fly ash - mass burn incinerator

Question 19

Hazardous waste accounts for approximately ___ of the total solid waste stream in the U.S.

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A) 1% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 50% 
E) 99.9% 
A) 1% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 50% 
E) 99.9%

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of composting

Accepted Answer

A) creating mulch from yard wastes and food scraps 
B) using animal dung as a fuel source 
C) recycling steel to replace dependence on iron ore 
D) purchasing products that have less packaging 
E) using less toxic materials to build products 
A) creating mulch from yard wastes and food scraps 
B) using animal dung as a fuel source 
C) recycling steel to replace dependence on iron ore 
D) purchasing products that have less packaging 
E) using less toxic materials to build products

Chemical byproducts formed during the combustion of chlorine compounds are

Which of the following is an example of a hazardous waste

All of the following are problems associated with sanitary landfills except

What concern does methane gas production create for the operation of a sanitary landfill

The volume of solid waste generated can be dramatically decreased through

What is an economic benefit of recycling

A group of 209 industrial chemicals composed of C,H,and Cl manufactured for cooling fluids,hydraulic fluids,lubricants,inks,and pesticide extenders are known as

Today's solid waste contains more ___ than in the past,whereas the amounts of glass and steel have declined.

Dematerialization,the progressive decrease in the size and weight of a product,with a lifespan comparable to previous products,is an example of ___.

What is the goal of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act (CERCLA) Describe one strength and weakness of the Superfund program.

Is the existence of CERCLA a deterrent to further hazardous waste polluting by companies WHY

How can source reduction be used by the auto industry apply in the manufacturing of automobiles

The bulk of solid waste generated in the U.S.is

Which of the following descriptions is incorrectly matched with the type of incinerator

Integrated Waste Management is a set of waste disposal alternatives that include all of the following except

Which of the following forms of hazardous waste is incorrectly paired with its source

Hazardous waste accounts for approximately ___ of the total solid waste stream in the U.S.

Which of the following is an example of composting

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Exam 16: Solid and Hazardous Waste

Chemical byproducts formed during the combustion of chlorine compounds are

Which of the following is an example of a hazardous waste

All of the following are problems associated with sanitary landfills except

What concern does methane gas production create for the operation of a sanitary landfill

The volume of solid waste generated can be dramatically decreased through

What is an economic benefit of recycling

A group of 209 industrial chemicals composed of C,H,and Cl manufactured for cooling fluids,hydraulic fluids,lubricants,inks,and pesticide extenders are known as

Today's solid waste contains more ___ than in the past,whereas the amounts of glass and steel have declined.

Dematerialization,the progressive decrease in the size and weight of a product,with a lifespan comparable to previous products,is an example of ___.

What is the goal of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act (CERCLA) Describe one strength and weakness of the Superfund program.

Is the existence of CERCLA a deterrent to further hazardous waste polluting by companies WHY

How can source reduction be used by the auto industry apply in the manufacturing of automobiles

The bulk of solid waste generated in the U.S.is

Which of the following descriptions is incorrectly matched with the type of incinerator

Integrated Waste Management is a set of waste disposal alternatives that include all of the following except

Which of the following forms of hazardous waste is incorrectly paired with its source

Hazardous waste accounts for approximately ___ of the total solid waste stream in the U.S.

Which of the following is an example of composting

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Sustainability and Human Values

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Risk Analysis and Environmental Health Hazards

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Global Atmospheric Changes

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