Which of the following statements about waste disposal is not true?
A)Raw material that has been used must be recycled or disposed.
B)The physical law of conservation of matter dictates that objects like petroleum can be transformed, but cannot simply vanish.
C)The simplest way of dealing with waste is through incineration.
D)The amount of recycling in the United States and European Union has risen over time.

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Incineration is not the simplest way of dealing with waste as it can have negative environmental impacts such as air pollution and the release of toxic chemicals. Other methods such as recycling and landfilling are also commonly used.

Which of the Following Statements About Waste Disposal Is Not