1. Which waste disposal method is most common in the United States? 2. Landfills

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1. Which waste disposal method is most common in the United States?

2. Landfills are a significant source of ______ emissions, which contributes to _________

3. When compared to landfills, all of the following are benefits of incineration EXCEPT for?

4. When composting at home you

5. Of the following, which has the highest recycling rate (percentage recycled of amount generated)?

d. Plastic bottles

6. Which of the following statements about hazardous waste is NOT true?

e. Hazardous waste is disposed of in specialized landfills or incinerators.

7. Which of the following are essential ingredients for a properly functioning compost pile? A properly aerated and watered mixture of

Explanation / Answer

1) land fils

land fills is the oldest method of waste management in which disposal of garbages are bh burial.

2) sulphur dioxide,acid rain.

land fills produce gases like methane , carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide. of this sulphur dioxide rach in the atmosphere will mix with water and form more acidic pollutants which are known as acid rain.

3)Less air pollution

burning of waste pollutes the environment, by the emission of carbon dioxide and other toxic compounds like mercury dioxines.

4)can throw all food leftovers and yard waste into the compost container

composting at home can use the waste material form food and other organic substances, which can degrade and produce useful burning gases.

5) Aluminum cans

aluminium cans is the most recycling material, which do not under go any chemical change during its usage and so it is very effective to recycle and use.

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