Solid Waste Disposal (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What is leachate?
What is leachate?
Contaminated water filtered through waste
What is bio-remediation?
What is bio-remediation?
Using organisms to clean up pollution
How do poorly managed landfills spread diseases to humans and animals?
How do poorly managed landfills spread diseases to humans and animals?
Through rats, flies, and other pests
What is the main purpose of special linings in modern landfills?
What is the main purpose of special linings in modern landfills?
Prevent leachate contaminating groundwater
Under what conditions does waste decompose to produce methane in landfills?
Under what conditions does waste decompose to produce methane in landfills?
In sealed, oxygen-free conditions
Why is burning captured methane from landfills good for the environment?
Why is burning captured methane from landfills good for the environment?
It doesn't produce toxic emissions
How does using recycled materials compare to making new products?
How does using recycled materials compare to making new products?
Uses less energy
How long does nuclear waste remain hazardous?
How long does nuclear waste remain hazardous?
Thousands of years
What materials are used to seal nuclear waste for disposal?
What materials are used to seal nuclear waste for disposal?
Thick concrete or lead containers
Where should nuclear waste disposal sites be located?
Where should nuclear waste disposal sites be located?
Far from populated areas and water sources