Question 1

In which province are the Sydney Tar Ponds located? 
A) Ontario 
B) New Brunswick 
C) Newfoundland and Labrador 
D) Nova Scotia

Accepted Answer

The Sydney Tar Ponds are located in Nova Scotia.

Question 2

What percentage of the world's solid waste is produced by North America? 
A) about 10% 
B) about 20% 
C) about 33% 
D) about 50%

Accepted Answer

North America is responsible for producing about 33% of the world's solid waste, largely due to high consumption rates and waste generation per capita.

Question 3

What is the 3M Company famous for? 
A) its recycling model 
B) its waste-treatment program 
C) its clean-burning incinerator 
D) its Pollution Prevention Pays program

Accepted Answer

The 3M Company is famous for its Pollution Prevention Pays program, which focuses on reducing waste and emissions in their operations. They also have initiatives in place for recycling and waste-treatment, but their PPP program is what they are most known for. The clean-burning incinerator is not a major focus of their operations.

Question 4

Which of the following is a low-waste approach? 
A) incinerating more waste 
B) using built-in obsolescence 
C) building larger, better sealed landfills 
D) extending the useful lifetime of a product

Accepted Answer

Extending the useful lifetime of a product is a low-waste approach as it reduces the amount of waste generated by delaying the need for a new product. The other options contribute to more waste generation and are not considered low-waste approaches.

Question 5

What percentage of solid and hazardous wastes in a low-waste society could be eliminated through reduction,reuse,and recycling,according to estimates by scientists? 
A) about 5 to 10% 
B) about 15 to 25% 
C) about 25 to 50% 
D) about 60 to 80%

Accepted Answer

Scientists estimate that about 60 to 80% of solid and hazardous wastes in a low-waste society could be eliminated through reduction, reuse, and recycling efforts. This approach emphasizes minimizing waste generation and maximizing the sustainable use of materials.

Question 6

What type of approach to dealing with solid wastes is waste management? 
A) It is a low-waste approach. 
B) It is a bioaccumulation approach. 
C) It is a waste reduction approach. 
D) It is a high-waste approach.

Accepted Answer

Waste management is considered a high-waste approach because it focuses on managing waste after it has been created, rather than reducing the amount of waste produced in the first place.

Question 7

What percentage of Canada's municipal solid waste is recycled and/or composted? 
A) about 15% 
B) about 25% 
C) about 35% 
D) about 45%

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which strategy should be given the lowest priority in a low-waste approach? 
A) recycle the waste 
B) reuse the waste 
C) reduce the waste 
D) bury the waste

Accepted Answer

Burying the waste should be given the lowest priority in a low-waste approach because it is not environmentally sustainable and may lead to contamination of soil and water. Instead, efforts should focus on reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling resources.

Question 9

Which province has banned all beverage containers that cannot be recycled? 
A) Nova Scotia 
B) Ontario 
C) Newfoundland 
D) Prince Edward Island

Accepted Answer

Prince Edward Island has implemented a ban on all beverage containers that cannot be recycled to promote environmental sustainability and reduce waste.

Question 10

What happens to over half of Canada's municipal solid waste? 
A) It is recycled. 
B) It is dumped in landfills. 
C) It is composted. 
D) It is incinerated.

Accepted Answer

Over half of Canada's municipal solid waste is dumped in landfills. According to Statistics Canada, approximately 26.4 million tonnes of waste was disposed of in landfills in 2016, compared to 9.8 million tonnes that was reported as recycled.

Question 11

What is the Xerox Corporation's policy of leasing most of its copy machines,and providing maintenance and upgrades for the length of the lease,rather than selling the machines outright an example of? 
A) a shift towards a resource intensive economy 
B) a shift towards a material flow economy 
C) a shift towards a no-sell economy 
D) a shift towards a service flow economy

Accepted Answer

Xerox's policy of leasing copy machines and providing maintenance and upgrades for the length of the lease is an example of a shift towards a service flow economy, where the focus is on providing services rather than solely on selling products. This approach allows Xerox to maintain a long-term relationship with customers and generate revenue over time through lease payments and maintenance services.

Question 12

What is the cost of using 0.5-litre refillable soft drink bottles,according to studies by two soft drink companies? 
A) three times more than using disposable bottles 
B) two times more than using disposable bottles 
C) about the same as using disposable bottles 
D) one-third less than using disposable bottles

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which country has a beverage-container deposit fee that is 50% of the cost of the liquid product in the container in order to encourage the use of refillable bottles? 
A) Ecuador 
B) Canada 
C) Germany 
D) Italy

Accepted Answer

Ecuador has implemented a beverage-container deposit fee that is 50% of the cost of the liquid product to encourage the use of refillable bottles, aiming to reduce waste and promote recycling.

Question 14

Which strategy should be given the highest priority in a low-waste approach? 
A) recycle the waste 
B) reduce the waste 
C) bury the waste 
D) incinerate the waste

Accepted Answer

It is important to prioritize waste reduction over other strategies because it involves reducing the amount of waste produced in the first place, leading to less dependence on recycling, burying, or incinerating. By reducing waste, we conserve natural resources, save energy, reduce pollution, and save money.

Question 15

How much solid waste was produced in North America in 1996? 
A) enough to fill a line of garbage trucks stretching around the world almost 20 times 
B) enough to fill a line of garbage trucks stretching around the world almost 8 times 
C) enough to fill a line of garbage trucks stretching around the world almost 4 times 
D) enough to fill a line of garbage trucks stretching around the world almost 2 times

Accepted Answer

According to the information given in the question, North America produced enough solid waste in 1996 to fill a line of garbage trucks stretching around the world almost 8 times. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Question 16

What is the most advanced approach to dealing with waste? 
A) recycling materials 
B) using biodegradable material 
C) reducing the amount of materials used 
D) creating more durable products

Accepted Answer

The most advanced approach to dealing with waste is reducing the amount of materials used. This is because it tackles the root cause of the problem instead of just treating the symptoms. By reducing the amount of materials used, we decrease the amount of waste generated in the first place, leading to a more sustainable and efficient system. Recycling and using biodegradable materials are also important strategies, but they are not as effective as reducing the amount of materials used. Creating more durable products is also a good approach, but it must be combined with reducing the amount of materials used to maximize its impact.

Question 17

What percentage of North America's solid waste is produced directly by households and businesses? 
A) less than 2% 
B) about 5% 
C) about 10% 
D) about 15%

Accepted Answer

Households and businesses directly produce less than 2% of North America's solid waste, with the vast majority coming from industrial, mining, and agricultural processes.

Question 18

What is the single largest source of solid waste? 
A) agriculture 
B) municipalities 
C) mining 
D) industry

Accepted Answer

Mining activities generate a large amount of waste material, including the overburden (material that covers a mineral deposit), tailings (residues left after the processing of ore), and slag (waste from smelting metal), making it the single largest source of solid waste.

Question 19

Which statement is an approach to industrial ecology? 
A) maximize the input of energy per unit of output 
B) adjust inputs and outputs to the carrying capacity of the environment 
C) maximize the input of matter resources per unit of output 
D) make resource use an open system

Accepted Answer

Approach B – adjusting inputs and outputs to the carrying capacity of the environment – is a key principle of industrial ecology which aims to promote sustainable and efficient use of resources while minimizing waste and environmental damage. Approach A – maximizing input of energy per unit of output – is not a sustainable approach as it does not factor in the finite nature of resources and can lead to overuse and depletion. Approach C – maximizing input of matter resources per unit of output – can similarly lead to the unsustainable use of resources. Approach D – making resource use an open system – is not a clear or specific approach to industrial ecology and does not address the need for resource efficiency and waste reduction.

Question 20

What is the best way to handle soft drink and beer containers,according to environmentalists? 
A) use reusable glass bottles 
B) recycle aluminum cans 
C) use landfills 
D) use stainless steel cans

Accepted Answer

Environmentalists suggest using reusable glass bottles for soft drinks and beer containers as they can be used multiple times, reducing the need to create new containers. This saves energy and resources and also reduces waste. It is a sustainable option that helps to minimize the impact on the environment.

Quiz 24: Solid and Hazardous Waste

In which province are the Sydney Tar Ponds located?

What percentage of the world's solid waste is produced by North America?

What is the 3M Company famous for?

Which of the following is a low-waste approach?

What percentage of solid and hazardous wastes in a low-waste society could be eliminated through reduction,reuse,and recycling,according to estimates by scientists?

What type of approach to dealing with solid wastes is waste management?

What percentage of Canada's municipal solid waste is recycled and/or composted?

Which strategy should be given the lowest priority in a low-waste approach?

Which province has banned all beverage containers that cannot be recycled?

What happens to over half of Canada's municipal solid waste?

What is the Xerox Corporation's policy of leasing most of its copy machines,and providing maintenance and upgrades for the length of the lease,rather than selling the machines outright an example of?

What is the cost of using 0.5-litre refillable soft drink bottles,according to studies by two soft drink companies?

Which country has a beverage-container deposit fee that is 50% of the cost of the liquid product in the container in order to encourage the use of refillable bottles?

Which strategy should be given the highest priority in a low-waste approach?

How much solid waste was produced in North America in 1996?

What is the most advanced approach to dealing with waste?

What percentage of North America's solid waste is produced directly by households and businesses?

What is the single largest source of solid waste?

Which statement is an approach to industrial ecology?

What is the best way to handle soft drink and beer containers,according to environmentalists?