4.3 - Collection & Transportation
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Practice Questions
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What is curb-side pickup?
π‘ Hint: Think about where you leave your bins for collection.
What is a transfer station?
π‘ Hint: It's not the final drain; it's a stop on the way.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is curb-side pickup?
π‘ Hint: Think about where your trash goes each week.
True or False: Drop-off centers are used for all types of waste.
π‘ Hint: What types of waste do you think are accepted at these centers?
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Challenge Problems
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Design an optimized route for a waste collection truck in an urban area, considering traffic patterns and time constraints.
π‘ Hint: Use a map to mark high-density collection points.
Evaluate the effectiveness of having more drop-off centers versus curb-side pickup options in a city with recycling initiatives.
π‘ Hint: Think about accessibility and the frequency of use of each method.
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