4.1 - Waste Classification
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Practice Questions
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What is Municipal Solid Waste?
π‘ Hint: Think about what you throw away every day.
Name one example of hazardous waste.
π‘ Hint: Consider items that can catch fire or cause harm.
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What does MSW stand for?
π‘ Hint: Think about waste that comes from residential areas.
True or False: E-Waste is non-hazardous.
π‘ Hint: What do you know about electronic components?
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A country is experiencing overflow at its landfill due to increased municipal solid waste. Propose a plan that addresses reduction, recycling, and disposal of MSW effectively.
π‘ Hint: Consider how each part of the waste hierarchy can apply.
Discuss the implications of improperly managed hazardous waste on both human health and environmental sustainability.
π‘ Hint: Think about real-life examples of hazardous waste incidents.
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