Choose the item that best matches each item in the following:
-Waste that has taken up a substantially greater share of the waste stream since 1970
A)heavy metals
B)yard debris
C)food scraps
D)plastic
E)glass
F)paper
G)radioactive materials
H)pesticide precursors
I)e-waste

Question

Choose the item that best matches each item in  the following:
-Waste that has taken up a substantially greater share of the waste stream since 1970
A)heavy metals
B)yard debris
C)food scraps
D)plastic
E)glass
F)paper
G)radioactive materials
H)pesticide precursors
I)e-waste

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Plastic waste has increased significantly since 1970 due to its widespread use in packaging, consumer goods, and other applications.

Answer: C
 Food waste, including scraps and other organic matter, has also increased in the waste stream due to changes in eating patterns and increased food production.

Note: While other items on the list may have also increased in the waste stream since 1970, plastic and food waste are generally recognized as having seen the most significant increases.

Choose the Item That Best Matches Each Item in