Question 1

Of the following methods of dealing with hazardous wastes,the most desirable is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   incineration
B)   conversion to less hazardous materials
C)   perpetual storage
D)   deposit in ocean trenches
E)   recycling and reusing hazardous wastesF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

One advantage of bioremediation over physical and chemical methods of cleaning up hazardous wastes is that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   it is faster
B)   it doesn't create any byproducts
C)   it is cheaper
D)   it doesn't require permitting
E)   the plants create natural habitats for organismsF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

The majority of municipal solid waste generated in the U.S.is stored in sanitary landfills.What are the advantages and disadvantages of storing waste at these sites?

Accepted Answer

It is cheap to place waste in a landfill...

Question 4

_______________ is the science and art of discovering and using natural principles to help solve human problems.

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The answer of _______________ is the science and art of...

Question 5

Polluting factories,hazardous waste dumps,incinerators,and landfills in the U.S.are located least in communities populated by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   African Americans
B)   Asian Americans
C)   Caucasians
D)   Latinos
E)   working poorF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

____________________ involves using natural or genetically engineered plants to absorb,filter,and remove contaminants.

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The answer of ____________________ involves using natural or genetically engineered...

Question 7

____________________ is the combined solid waste produced by homes and workplaces.

Accepted Answer

Municipal ...

Question 8

Taking a refillable coffee cup to the office and using it instead of throwaway cups is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   refusing
B)   reducing
C)   reusing
D)   repurposing
E)   recyclingF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Use the Figure above to answer the following question(s).
-Choose the letter that represents phytodegredation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Use the Figure above to answer...

Question 10

Recycling,despite its economic,health and environmental benefits,does have critics.What do critics say are the disadvantages of recycling?

Accepted Answer

Critics primarily point to the cost of r...

Question 11

____________________ incinerators produce less greenhouse gases and other air pollutants than do modern landfills.

Accepted Answer

Waste-to-e...

Question 12

____ are lined ponds,pits,or lagoons where liquid hazardous wastes are stored.

Accepted Answer

A)   Hazardous waste basins
B)   Surface impoundments
C)   Sludge ponds
D)   Dead zones
E)   Surficial waste installationsF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

One way to deal with the creation of solid wastes is to reduce the environmental impact without trying to reduce the amount of waste produced.This is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   waste reduction
B)   waste recycling
C)   secondary pollution prevention
D)   primary pollution prevention
E)   waste managementF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

____________________ utilizes bacteria and enzymes instead of plants to filter or destroy hazardous substances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ utilizes bacteria and enzymes instead of...

Question 15

About 67% by weight of MSW in the U.S.is buried in ____________________,which have liner containment systems on the sides and bottom.

Accepted Answer

The answer of About 67% by weight of MSW in...

Question 16

At the checkout counter,an environmentalist is most likely to say,"____."

Accepted Answer

A)   Plastic,please
B)   Paper,please
C)   I brought my own bag
D)   Do you sell bags?
E)   Either plastic or paperF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Which is least characteristic of hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

A)   flammability
B)   corrosivity
C)   chemical reactivity
D)   toxicity
E)   conductivityF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Large companies make more money by producing and shipping throwaway beverage and food containers from centralized facilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which strategy would be least effective for industry and communities in their efforts to reduce resource use,waste,and pollution?

Accepted Answer

A)   Redesign manufacturing processes to use less material and energy.
B)   Redesign landfills.
C)   Redesign products to be easier to repair,reuse and manufacture.
D)   Reduce or eliminate packaging.
E)   Establish cradle-to grave laws for computers,electronic equipment,appliances.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 20

For recycling to be successful,three steps must be applied consistently.The three steps,in order of application,are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   collecting recyclables,converting recyclables,and buying/selling recyclables
B)   buying/selling recyclables,converting recyclables,and collecting recyclables
C)   collecting recyclables,converting recyclables,and storing recyclables
D)   buying/selling recyclables,storing recyclables,and converting recyclables
E)   collecting recyclables,buying/selling recyclables,and storing recyclablesF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Exam 21: Solid and Hazardous Waste

Of the following methods of dealing with hazardous wastes,the most desirable is ____.

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Use the Figure above to answer the following question(s). -Choose the letter that represents phytodegredation.

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____________________ involves using natural or genetically engineered plants to absorb,filter,and remove contaminants.

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____________________ utilizes bacteria and enzymes instead of plants to filter or destroy hazardous substances.

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____________________ incinerators produce less greenhouse gases and other air pollutants than do modern landfills.

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Taking a refillable coffee cup to the office and using it instead of throwaway cups is an example of ____.

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One way to deal with the creation of solid wastes is to reduce the environmental impact without trying to reduce the amount of waste produced.This is called ____.

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About 67% by weight of MSW in the U.S.is buried in ____________________,which have liner containment systems on the sides and bottom.

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At the checkout counter,an environmentalist is most likely to say,"____."

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One advantage of bioremediation over physical and chemical methods of cleaning up hazardous wastes is that ____.

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Recycling,despite its economic,health and environmental benefits,does have critics.What do critics say are the disadvantages of recycling?

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The majority of municipal solid waste generated in the U.S.is stored in sanitary landfills.What are the advantages and disadvantages of storing waste at these sites?

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Large companies make more money by producing and shipping throwaway beverage and food containers from centralized facilities.

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____ are lined ponds,pits,or lagoons where liquid hazardous wastes are stored.

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Which strategy would be least effective for industry and communities in their efforts to reduce resource use,waste,and pollution?

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Polluting factories,hazardous waste dumps,incinerators,and landfills in the U.S.are located least in communities populated by ____.

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_______________ is the science and art of discovering and using natural principles to help solve human problems.

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____________________ is the combined solid waste produced by homes and workplaces.

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Which is least characteristic of hazardous waste?

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