6.1 - Definition and Nature
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Practice Questions
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What does MSW stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the waste from cities.
Name one component of MSW.
💡 Hint: What do you throw away every day?
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What is the primary component of Municipal Solid Waste?
💡 Hint: Think about what waste is most common in kitchens.
True or False: Open dumping is encouraged in waste management.
💡 Hint: Consider if it’s safe to dump waste anywhere.
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You are a city planner tasked with reducing MSW. Identify three strategies you would employ to minimize waste generation.
💡 Hint: Consider both residential and commercial sources of waste.
Evaluate the potential health hazards linked to improper management of biomedical waste.
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of waste is found in hospitals.
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