#1
Which of the following is not a method of waste management?
Recycling
Composting
Incineration
Emission
#2
What does the term 'landfill' refer to in waste management?
A place where waste is sorted and separated.
A site for the disposal of waste materials by burial.
A facility for converting waste into energy.
A process of breaking down waste using microorganisms.
#3
What is the primary aim of the '3Rs' principle in waste management?
Reduce, React, Recycle
Reuse, Recycle, React
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Recycle, Reuse, React
#4
Which of the following is an example of non-biodegradable waste?
Food scraps
Paper
Glass bottles
Plastic bags
#5
What is the primary environmental concern associated with plastic pollution?
Increase in soil fertility
Decrease in marine biodiversity
Reduction in air pollution
Promotion of sustainable agriculture
#6
Which of the following is a major environmental concern associated with improper waste disposal?
Air pollution
Soil fertility improvement
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
Enhanced biodiversity
#7
What is the primary purpose of waste segregation?
To mix different types of waste together for efficient disposal.
To separate recyclable materials from non-recyclables.
To increase the amount of waste sent to landfills.
To accelerate the decomposition process of waste.
#8
What is the primary purpose of a waste audit?
To dispose of waste in landfills
To determine the quantity and composition of waste generated
To encourage waste production
To promote incineration of waste
#9
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of composting organic waste?
Reducing methane emissions
Improving soil quality
Conserving landfill space
Increasing water pollution
#10
Which of the following is NOT a component of the waste hierarchy?
#11
Which of the following is a method of hazardous waste treatment?
Dumping in water bodies
Landfill disposal
Composting
Incineration
#12
What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in waste management?
Regulating waste management practices and enforcing environmental laws
Promoting irresponsible waste disposal methods
Encouraging the release of hazardous substances into the environment
Advocating for increased landfill usage
#13
Which of the following is an example of hazardous waste?
Newspaper
Plastic water bottle
Battery
Aluminum can
#14
What is the term for the process of breaking down complex organic molecules into simpler substances?
Incineration
Decomposition
Composting
Recycling
#15
Which of the following is NOT a principle of sustainable waste management?
Maximizing resource recovery
Minimizing environmental impact
Promoting single-use products
Reducing waste generation