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3. Which of the following makes up most of the municipal solid waste stream? a. b. Paper and plastic waste Plastic and organic waste Glass and metal waste C. d. Paper and organic waste Wood products and used clothing e.

3. Which of the following makes up most of the municipal solid waste stream? a. b. Paper and plastic waste Plastic and organic waste Glass and metal waste C. d. Paper and organic waste Wood products and used clothing e.

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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4. Landfills are designed and built to isolate waste from ground water, air, and the surrounding soils. This is accomplished by a. Burying a large impermeable clay or rubber liner deep in the ground above the water table b. Using compactors to reduce the volume of waste before its covered c. Building landfills close to wetlands, which act as natural filters for the chemicals present in leachate d. Venting landfill gases, including methane, directly to the atmosphere to prevent the build-up of pressure under the landfill e. Building a collection system to carry leachate directly to a surface water source to prevent soil contamination 5. Which of the following statements about landfill gas is incorrect? It is a mixture of racas created Focus BO
Transcribed Image Text:4. Landfills are designed and built to isolate waste from ground water, air, and the surrounding soils. This is accomplished by a. Burying a large impermeable clay or rubber liner deep in the ground above the water table b. Using compactors to reduce the volume of waste before its covered c. Building landfills close to wetlands, which act as natural filters for the chemicals present in leachate d. Venting landfill gases, including methane, directly to the atmosphere to prevent the build-up of pressure under the landfill e. Building a collection system to carry leachate directly to a surface water source to prevent soil contamination 5. Which of the following statements about landfill gas is incorrect? It is a mixture of racas created Focus BO
c. Municipal sewage, agricultural, and household hazardous waste Industrial waste, agricultural d. waste, hazardous waste e. None of the above 3. Which of the following makes up most of the municipal solid waste stream? a. b. Paper and plastic waste Plastic and organic waste Glass and metal waste Paper and organic waste e. Wood products and used clothing d.
Transcribed Image Text:c. Municipal sewage, agricultural, and household hazardous waste Industrial waste, agricultural d. waste, hazardous waste e. None of the above 3. Which of the following makes up most of the municipal solid waste stream? a. b. Paper and plastic waste Plastic and organic waste Glass and metal waste Paper and organic waste e. Wood products and used clothing d.
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