Waste materials that present a threat to community health or the environment are called:
A) hazardous.
B) biodegradable.
C) recycled.
D) microbial.

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Hazardous waste is any material that poses a threat to human health, animals or the environment. It includes materials that are flammable, corrosive, toxic, infectious, or radioactive. These materials require special handling and disposal to protect public health and the environment.

B, C, and D are all incorrect because they do not specifically describe waste materials that pose a threat to community health or the environment. Biodegradable waste may still be harmful if not properly disposed of, recycled materials are not necessarily hazardous, and microbial waste may pose a threat to human health but does not necessarily impact the environment.

Waste Materials That Present a Threat to Community Health or the Environment