Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding the impact of landfills on ground and surface water is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Landfills should be located below the water table. 
B) Landfills should be surrounded by highly permeable soils. 
C) The water that passes through a landfill is collected and treated. 
D) Landfills do not generate liquid waste so they have no impact on ground or surface water. 
A) Landfills should be located below the water table. 
B) Landfills should be surrounded by highly permeable soils. 
C) The water that passes through a landfill is collected and treated. 
D) Landfills do not generate liquid waste so they have no impact on ground or surface water.

Question 2

About 65% of the waste generated is handled through recycling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A current problem with recycling is the inability to mix different plastics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The most common material found in municipal solid waste in the U.S.is

Accepted Answer

A) plastic. 
B) food waste. 
C) paper products. 
D) yard waste. 
A) plastic. 
B) food waste. 
C) paper products. 
D) yard waste.

Question 5

Archaeologists rely on the waste of past societies to tell them about the nature of the culture and lifestyles of ancient civilizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Organic material used to cover soil.

Accepted Answer

A) source reduction 
B) incineration 
C) municipal solid waste 
D) mass burn 
E) recycling
F)municipal landfill
G)forced consumption
H)disposable
I)incineration.
J)NIMBY
K)mulch 
A) source reduction 
B) incineration 
C) municipal solid waste 
D) mass burn 
E) recycling
F)municipal landfill
G)forced consumption
H)disposable
I)incineration.
J)NIMBY
K)mulch

Question 7

In a modern landfill,the water that leaches from the site

Accepted Answer

A) is virtually contaminant free. 
B) collects in the groundwater. 
C) is pumped into a leachate treatment system. 
D) is vaporized to remove contaminants. 
A) is virtually contaminant free. 
B) collects in the groundwater. 
C) is pumped into a leachate treatment system. 
D) is vaporized to remove contaminants.

Question 8

Electronic waste (computers,cell phones,etc. )

Accepted Answer

A) contains valuable metals 
B) is generally taken back by manufacturers who recycle the components. 
C) can be safely placed in landfills because they do not contain harmful or toxic components. 
D) None of these statements is correct. 
A) contains valuable metals 
B) is generally taken back by manufacturers who recycle the components. 
C) can be safely placed in landfills because they do not contain harmful or toxic components. 
D) None of these statements is correct.

Question 9

In a modern landfill,the "cell" is sealed when it is filled and the adjacent groundwater is continuously monitored.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following best matches the description?
-An area used for the containment of solid wastes.

Accepted Answer

A) source reduction 
B) incineration 
C) municipal solid waste 
D) mass burn 
E) recycling
F)municipal landfill
G)forced consumption
H)disposable
I)incineration.
J)NIMBY
K)mulch 
A) source reduction 
B) incineration 
C) municipal solid waste 
D) mass burn 
E) recycling
F)municipal landfill
G)forced consumption
H)disposable
I)incineration.
J)NIMBY
K)mulch

Question 11

Incineration is the primary means of waste disposal used today in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Waste produced by the residents of a community.

Accepted Answer

A) source reduction 
B) incineration 
C) municipal solid waste 
D) mass burn 
E) recycling
F)municipal landfill
G)forced consumption
H)disposable
I)incineration.
J)NIMBY
K)mulch 
A) source reduction 
B) incineration 
C) municipal solid waste 
D) mass burn 
E) recycling
F)municipal landfill
G)forced consumption
H)disposable
I)incineration.
J)NIMBY
K)mulch

Question 13

The best way to reduce waste is to stop it at its source.Which of the following results in source reduction?

Accepted Answer

A) purchasing large containers of laundry detergent 
B) taking your own carrier bag with you when shopping 
C) reducing the amount of packaging 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) purchasing large containers of laundry detergent 
B) taking your own carrier bag with you when shopping 
C) reducing the amount of packaging 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 14

Future waste management will require only recycling and reduction,and no incineration or landfills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements regarding the impact of landfills on ground and surface water is correct?

About 65% of the waste generated is handled through recycling.

A current problem with recycling is the inability to mix different plastics.

The most common material found in municipal solid waste in the U.S.is

Archaeologists rely on the waste of past societies to tell them about the nature of the culture and lifestyles of ancient civilizations.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Organic material used to cover soil.

In a modern landfill,the water that leaches from the site

Electronic waste (computers,cell phones,etc. )

In a modern landfill,the "cell" is sealed when it is filled and the adjacent groundwater is continuously monitored.

Which of the following best matches the description? -An area used for the containment of solid wastes.

Incineration is the primary means of waste disposal used today in the U.S.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Waste produced by the residents of a community.

The best way to reduce waste is to stop it at its source.Which of the following results in source reduction?

Future waste management will require only recycling and reduction,and no incineration or landfills.

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Exam 18: Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Which of the following statements regarding the impact of landfills on ground and surface water is correct?

About 65% of the waste generated is handled through recycling.

A current problem with recycling is the inability to mix different plastics.

The most common material found in municipal solid waste in the U.S.is

Archaeologists rely on the waste of past societies to tell them about the nature of the culture and lifestyles of ancient civilizations.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Organic material used to cover soil.

In a modern landfill,the water that leaches from the site

Electronic waste (computers,cell phones,etc. )

In a modern landfill,the "cell" is sealed when it is filled and the adjacent groundwater is continuously monitored.

Which of the following best matches the description? -An area used for the containment of solid wastes.

Incineration is the primary means of waste disposal used today in the U.S.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Waste produced by the residents of a community.

The best way to reduce waste is to stop it at its source.Which of the following results in source reduction?

Future waste management will require only recycling and reduction,and no incineration or landfills.

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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