4.7 - Landfill Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What is leachate?
π‘ Hint: Think about what happens to waste when it breaks down.
What do liners do in landfills?
π‘ Hint: Consider how barriers protect water sources.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of liners in landfill design?
π‘ Hint: Think about what a landfill needs to protect.
True or False: Gas extraction systems only serve to prevent odor.
π‘ Hint: What else is methane known for?
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of using a landfill as a waste management strategy compared to other approaches like recycling or composting.
π‘ Hint: Consider the lifecycle of waste in both scenarios.
Propose a new design feature for modern landfills to minimize environmental impact and improve waste management.
π‘ Hint: Think creatively about combining energy generation with waste management.
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