1. Wasted City Review

2. Currently, most of the US population lives in ____ areas. A. Rural B
Currently, most of the US population lives in ____ areas. A. Rural B. Suburban C. Exurban D. Urban E. Superurban B

3. The major component of MSW in the United States is A. paper B
The major component of MSW in the United States is A. paper B. yard trimmings C. metal D. plastic E. wood A

4. When MSW is categorized based on its source, the category that comprises the greatest amount is A. containers and packaging B. nondurable goods C. durable goods D. construction debris E. food and yard waste A

5. An environmental cost of sending computers to landfills is A
An environmental cost of sending computers to landfills is A. there is inadequate landfill space in the United States for computers B. it is less expensive to send computers to the landfill than to recycle them C. children separate the components of the disposed of computers D. the disposed computers contain toxic metals that can end up in the environment E. landfill standards keep the toxic compounds in the computers from leaching into the water table D

6. In order from the environmentally most desirable to the least desirable, the 3 R’s stand for A. Recycle, Reuse, Reduce B. Recycle, Reduce, Reuse C. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle D. Reduce, Recycle, Reuse E. Reuse, Reduce, Recycle

7. Which of the following is/are environmental benefit/s of recycling aluminum? I. Reduces the effects on the land from mining II. Reduces the effects of leaching in landfills III. Reduces the energy required to transport and process mined ore A. I only D. I and III only B. II only E. I, II, and III C. I and II only E

8. Which of the following is least likely to be a danger associated with leachate from a sanitary landfill? A. The leachate can leak into nearby soils B. The leachate can leak into groundwater C. The leachate can contain toxic metal compounds D. The leachate can be at a high temperature E. The leachate can be classified as toxic waste and have to be treated accordingly D

9. Byproducts of waste incineration include I. Waste heat II
Byproducts of waste incineration include I. Waste heat II. Fly ash (residues from combustion) III. Increase in rodent population A. I D. I and III B. II E. I, II, and III C. I and II C

10. Given the following waste management options, which is the optimal choice for the environment? A. Production of less waste material B. Depositing waste in a landfill C. Depositing waste in an open pit in the ground D. Incineration of waste E. Hazardous waste treatment A

11. What is the % change in the generation of plastics from 1980 to A. 53% decrease D. 200% increase B. 53% increase E. 300% increase C. 75% increase E

12. The typical U.S. resident produces an average of 5 lbs of MSW every day. What is the approximate amount of waste generated annually by the approximately 310 million people in the United States? A x 108 lbs D x 1011 lbs B x 109 lbs E x 1012 lbs C x 1010 lbs D

13. United States legislation that directly addresses the handling of hazardous waste includes: I. Clean Air Act II. RCRA III. CERCLA A. I only D. II and III only B. II only E. I, II, and III C. I and III only D

14. What law was implemented in reaction to Love Canal. A. RCRA B
What law was implemented in reaction to Love Canal? A. RCRA B. Toxic Substances Control Act C. CERCLA D. The Lacey Act E. Endangered Species Act C

15. In a low-waste approach, which of the following strategies should be given TOP priority? A. incinerate B. reuse C. reduce D. bury E. recycle C

16. Taking a refillable coffee cup to the office and using it instead of throwaway cups is an example of ____. A. Refuse B. Reduce C. Reuse D. Repurpose E. Recycle C

17. The Superfund program pays A
The Superfund program pays A. to clean up inactive or abandoned hazardous-waste dump sites. B. to monitor hazardous wastes. C. for testing for lead in paint, water, and air samples. D. the doctors' bills and lawyers' fees for pollution events. E. for repairing Clark Kent’s cape A

18. The most energy-efficient beverage container on the market is A
The most energy-efficient beverage container on the market is A. refillable glass. B. recyclable aluminum. C. stainless steel. D. recyclable plastic. E. Carton. A

19. Biodegradable products need ____ to be broken down. A. light B
Biodegradable products need ____ to be broken down. A. light B. oxygen and moisture C. anaerobic conditions D. cool conditions E. heat B

20. Of the following materials, the most difficult to recycle is A. glass
Of the following materials, the most difficult to recycle is A. glass. B. plastic. C. paper. D. aluminum. E. cardboard. B

21. Incinerators A. create many low-paying jobs. B
Incinerators A. create many low-paying jobs. B. are inexpensive to build. C. are inexpensive to operate and maintain. D. release toxic substances in fly ash and bottom ash. E. create few high paying jobs. D

22. Sanitary landfills that are still being filled typically have problems with A. rodents and insects. B. odor. C. open, uncovered garbage. D. traffic, noise, and dust. E. spread of disease. D

23. Which of the following methods of hazardous waste conversion methods requires temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees C? A. incineration B. bioremediation C. physical methods D. cyclodextrin E. phytoremediation A

24. Of the following methods of reducing hazardous wastes, the most desirable is A. recycling and reusing hazardous wastes. B. substitution of safer products that don't produce hazardous wastes. C. conversion into less hazardous and nonhazardous materials. D. incineration. E. perpetual storage. B

25. Mercury primarily acts as a(an) A. carcinogen B. neurotoxin C
Mercury primarily acts as a(an) A. carcinogen B. neurotoxin C. allergen D. mutagen E. poison B

26. Which of the following produces the loudest sound. A. jackhammer B
Which of the following produces the loudest sound? A. jackhammer B. chain saw C. rock music D. military rifle E. truck D

27. The main advantage of rapid rail over mass transit rail is that rapid rail: A. it is more energy efficient B. it produces less air pollution C. it requires less land area D. it must operate along heavily used routes to be profitable E. it is ideal for trips of 200-1,000 kilometers E

28. Which of the five Rs is the least desirable from an environmental standpoint? A. Refuse B. Reduce C. Reuse D. Repurpose E. Recycle E

29. Which is the most advanced approach. A. recycling materials B
Which is the most advanced approach? A. recycling materials B. using biodegradable material C. creating more durable products D. reducing the materials used E. reusing materials D