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Environmental Science

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Set 11 Waste Management

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following would not be considered a waste product?

A) Old furniture
B) Food scraps
C) Dirty dish water
D) Used batteries
E) All of the above are considered waste products.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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How much waste does the average American generate per day?

A) 45 grams
B) 50 ounces
C) 4.5 pounds
D) 4 kilograms
E) 0.4 tons

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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In the figure below, what percent of the total municipal solid waste (MSW) potentially could be recycled in some way?
In the figure below, what percent of the total municipal solid waste (MSW) potentially could be recycled in some way?   A) 13% B) 28% C) 45% D) 60% E) More than 90%

A) 13%
B) 28%
C) 45%
D) 60%
E) More than 90%

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