Environmental issues Quiz 6

Question 1

Which statement correctly describes the process of waste disposal in sanitary landfill ?

Accepted Answer

Solid wastes are dumped in a trench, compacted and covered by soil.

Answer

Solid wastes are dumped in a trench or depression.

Answer

Solid wastes are dumped in a depression and compacted.

Answer

Solid wastes are dumped in a trench and burnt to reduce volume.

Question 2

Which is adverse effect of sanitary land fill noticed occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Seepage of chemicals polluting ground water.

Answer

Breeding place for rats and flies.

Answer

Burning of hazardous waste.

Answer

Accumulation of biodegradable materials.

Question 3

From the following, which is not a category of sorting of waste ?

Accepted Answer

Explosive

Answer

Recyclable

Answer

Biodegradable

Answer

Non-biodegradable

Question 4

From the following, which is a recyclable waste ?

Accepted Answer

Newspaper

Answer

Food waste

Answer

Leather

Answer

Rubber

Question 5

Which is appropriate method for disposal of hospital wastes ?

Accepted Answer

Use of incinerators

Answer

Sanitary landfills

Answer

Open dumps

Answer

Composting

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