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The primary means of municipal solid waste disposal
is incineration.
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False
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2. In 2004, 30% of municipal solid waste was
recycled.
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True
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3. Windrow composting is a process whereby
compostable materials are fed into an environmentally controlled enclosed
structure and allowed to decompose over time.
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False
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4. One of the main problems associated with mining
is water pollution.
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True
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5. The current problem with recycling is the
inability to mix different plastics.
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True
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6. Nations with a low standard of living and
productivity tend to have more municipal solid waste per person.
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False
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7. The primary risk from incineration is the risk
of contaminants leaching from the ash.
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False
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8. An
example of source reduction is making a product lightweight.
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True
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9. The long-term success of recycling programs is
tied to economic incentives.
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True
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10. Future waste management will require only
recycling and reduction, and no incineration or landfills.
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False
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11. Incineration is the primary means of waste
disposal used today.
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False
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12. Japan
recycles more of its waste than the U.S
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True
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13. Mass Burn technology uses unprocessed municipal
solid waste to generate heat which is used to produce electricity.
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True
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14. Mass Burn technology uses unprocessed municipal
solid waste to generate heat which is used to produce electricity.
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True
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15. One effect of the 1972 Oregon Bottle Bill was
that
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Beverage container litter decreased by about 49%
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