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Kesterson ES B5
Environmental Science B Unit 5 - Waste
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mixture of decomposing organic matter such as manure and rotting plants that is used as fertilizer. | Compost |
| The process or recovering valuable or useful materials from waste or scrap. | Recycling |
| Natural depression or a human made excavation that serves as a disposal facility. | Surface Impoundment |
| A discarded solid material, such as garbage, refuse, or sludges. | Solid Waste |
| Deep-well disposal of hazardous waste. | Deep Well Injection |
| Wastes that are a risk to the health of humans or other living organisms. | Hazardous Waste |
| An area of land or an excavation where wastes are placed for permanent disposal. | Land Fill |
| Any change in design, manufacture, purchase or use of materials to reduce their amount before they become municipal solid waste. | Source Reduction |
| Liquid that has passed through solid waste and has extracted dissolved or suspended materials from that waste. | Leachate |
| Material that can be broken down by natural processes. | Biodegradable |
| Waste that is produced by households and businesses. | Municipal Solid Waste |