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5. Which of the following statements about gas is incorrect? landfill a. It is a mixture of gases created by bacteria during the decomposition of organic material C. b. It is flammable and explosive It is a mixture of gases produced by the incineration of solid waste at thermal treatment facilities d. It is mainly composed of methane gas, which can be converted to carbon dioxide by burning it In Canada, some landfills burn landfill gas to generate electricity. 6. Which of the following statements is incorrect? A e.

5. Which of the following statements about gas is incorrect? landfill a. It is a mixture of gases created by bacteria during the decomposition of organic material C. b. It is flammable and explosive It is a mixture of gases produced by the incineration of solid waste at thermal treatment facilities d. It is mainly composed of methane gas, which can be converted to carbon dioxide by burning it In Canada, some landfills burn landfill gas to generate electricity. 6. Which of the following statements is incorrect? A e.

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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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 gases created by bacteria during the decomposition of organic material b. It is flammable and explosive It is a mixture of gases produced by the incineration of solid waste at thermal treatment facilities d. It is mainly composed of methane gas, which can be converted to carbon dioxide by burning it In Canada, some landfills burn landfil gas to generate electricity. 6. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Transcribed Image Text: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 gases created by bacteria during the decomposition of organic material b. It is flammable and explosive It is a mixture of gases produced by the incineration of solid waste at thermal treatment facilities d. It is mainly composed of methane gas, which can be converted to carbon dioxide by burning it In Canada, some landfills burn landfil gas to generate electricity. 6. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
6. Which of the following statements is incorrect? a. The end products of incineration include carbon dioxide gas, water vapor, and solid ash b. The end products of pyrolysis and gasification are the same: syngas and a solid residue Thermally treated waste can enter the atmosphere in the form of ash and gases d. Many facilities use pollution control technologies to capture or treat waste from incinerators Steam produced by burning wastes in an incinerator can only be used to heat the incinerator facility. vestigate 8.
Transcribed Image Text:6. Which of the following statements is incorrect? a. The end products of incineration include carbon dioxide gas, water vapor, and solid ash b. The end products of pyrolysis and gasification are the same: syngas and a solid residue Thermally treated waste can enter the atmosphere in the form of ash and gases d. Many facilities use pollution control technologies to capture or treat waste from incinerators Steam produced by burning wastes in an incinerator can only be used to heat the incinerator facility. vestigate 8.
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