12.2 - Types of Waste
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Practice Questions
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What is solid waste? Provide two examples.
💡 Hint: Think of the waste you generate at home.
What does e-waste refer to?
💡 Hint: Think of broken or unused phones and computers.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is an example of solid waste?
💡 Hint: Think about the state of matter for waste.
True or False: E-waste includes items like old televisions.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to electronics once they are no longer used.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a waste management system for an urban area. Identify and explain how you would address solid, liquid, and gaseous waste.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific needs and resources of urban areas.
Evaluate the environmental impact of increased electronic waste. What measures could be taken to mitigate this issue?
💡 Hint: Think about both prevention and management strategies.
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