Question 1

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below.
-Bury waste in landfills.

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Burying waste in landfills is considered the third priority by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management. The first priority is to reduce the amount of waste generated, and the second priority is to recycle and reuse materials before they are sent to a landfill. Therefore, burying waste in landfills should only be done after all other options have been explored.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the First Priority and the Last Priority in an integrated waste management plan.

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Question 3

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below.
-Treat waste with bioremediation.

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Bioremediation is considered a third priority in integrated waste management as it involves treating waste after it has been generated, rather than reducing or recycling it at the source.

Question 4

The First Priority in an integrated solid waste management program can be most effectively applied in which area of the diagram?

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Question 5

The Second Priority of an integrated solid waste management program comes into play in which processes in the diagram?

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Question 6

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below.
-Incinerate waste.

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Incineration is listed as the third priority by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management. The first priority is source reduction, followed by recycling and composting. Incineration is only recommended as a last resort for waste that cannot be source reduced, recycled, or composted.

Question 7

Although great strides have been made in reducing lead poisoning in children in the United States, there are still at least 310,000 children in our country with unsafe blood levels of lead. What should be done to prevent this problem from continuing to harm our children?

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Question 8

You are planning a course of study that will result in a degree in microbiology. You also wish to work in a job that allows you to help solve our environmental challenges. Based on the discussion in this chapter about the issue of dealing with our waste problem, what type of work might you do?

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Question 9

-Which areas in the diagram represent processes that most countries rely on for dealing with solid waste management?

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Question 10

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below.
-Use less garden pesticides.

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The U.S. National Academy of Sciences suggests that the first priority for integrated waste management is source reduction, which involves reducing the amount of waste generated in the first place. Using less garden pesticides fits into this category, as it aims to prevent the generation of hazardous waste by reducing the amount of pesticide that needs to be disposed of.

Question 11

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below.
-Repair an old bicycle and donate it to a children's group.

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Question 12

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below.
-Buy soft drinks in glass containers.

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Question 13

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below.
-Compost your vegetable scraps.

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Composting vegetable scraps falls under the second priority of waste management according to the U.S National Academy of Sciences, which is source reduction and recycling. This involves reducing the amount of waste generated at the source and recycling materials to conserve resources and reduce landfill space. Composting is a form of source reduction by converting food waste into a beneficial soil amendment instead of sending it to a landfill.

Question 14

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of phytoremediation as a method of removing or detoxifying hazardous wastes.

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Question 15

-The pie chart above shows the typical content of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the U.S. This chart represents an average amount, based on the year 2006. Think about the three largest categories in this chart, and then think about your own MSW. Are your largest categories the same as shown here? Are they different? Why? What can you do to cut down on the three largest categories of MSW that you personally generate?

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Question 16

Explain to a friend what the term environmental justice means. Include in your explanation some specific examples of environmental injustice.

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Question 17

List the three key principles environmental scientists urge us to understand and live by in order to make the change to a low-waste society.

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Question 18

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below.
-Change industrial processes to eliminate use of harmful chemicals.

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The U.S. National Academy of Sciences listed the first priority as source reduction, which involves changing industrial processes to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals. This is because it is more effective to prevent waste from being generated in the first place rather than trying to manage it after it has been created.

Question 19

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below.
-Buy foods such as grains and dried fruits in bulk.

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Buying foods in bulk reduces packaging waste, which aligns with the first priority of reducing waste generation in integrated waste management.

Question 20

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below.
-Make cars that last longer.

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Making cars that last longer is a first priority action for integrated waste management because it reduces the amount of waste generated by the transportation sector.

Quiz 16: Solid and Hazardous Waste

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below. -Bury waste in landfills.

Compare and contrast the First Priority and the Last Priority in an integrated waste management plan.

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below. -Treat waste with bioremediation.

The First Priority in an integrated solid waste management program can be most effectively applied in which area of the diagram?

The Second Priority of an integrated solid waste management program comes into play in which processes in the diagram?

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below. -Incinerate waste.

Although great strides have been made in reducing lead poisoning in children in the United States, there are still at least 310,000 children in our country with unsafe blood levels of lead. What should be done to prevent this problem from continuing to harm our children?

You are planning a course of study that will result in a degree in microbiology. You also wish to work in a job that allows you to help solve our environmental challenges. Based on the discussion in this chapter about the issue of dealing with our waste problem, what type of work might you do?

-Which areas in the diagram represent processes that most countries rely on for dealing with solid waste management?

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below. -Use less garden pesticides.

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below. -Repair an old bicycle and donate it to a children's group.

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below. -Buy soft drinks in glass containers.

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below. -Compost your vegetable scraps.

Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of phytoremediation as a method of removing or detoxifying hazardous wastes.

Explain to a friend what the term environmental justice means. Include in your explanation some specific examples of environmental injustice.

List the three key principles environmental scientists urge us to understand and live by in order to make the change to a low-waste society.

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below. -Change industrial processes to eliminate use of harmful chemicals.

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below. -Buy foods such as grains and dried fruits in bulk.

Considering the priorities suggested by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences for integrated waste management, match the priority level with the appropriate action below. -Make cars that last longer.