19 - Waste Generation and Management
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Practice Questions
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What is biodegradable waste? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think about what we throw away from our kitchens.
What does non-biodegradable waste refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider items that last a long time in landfills.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which type of waste decomposes naturally?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to food scraps over time.
True or False: Hazardous waste is safe to discard in regular trash.
💡 Hint: Consider the potential dangers of hazardous materials.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the effectiveness of a community clean-up initiative in a heavily polluted area. What management techniques could be applied?
💡 Hint: Consider different waste types and community involvement strategies.
Analyze the potential health risks posed by hazardous waste if not managed appropriately and suggest ways to mitigate these risks.
💡 Hint: Think of how hazardous waste impacts both people and the environment.
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