Waste Management Practices
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Waste Management Practices starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A school in Delhi started segregating its waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable bins. What positive outcomes can result from this practice?
Describe one environmental problem caused by improper waste disposal.
Describe one way in which individuals can help in waste management at home.
Explain how improper waste management can affect human health.
Explain the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.
Explain the term 'waste hierarchy' in waste management.
Explain why it is important to dispose of e-waste properly.
A school in Delhi started segregating its waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable bins. What positive outcomes can result from this practice?
What is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects called? (1) Composting (2) Recycling (3) Incineration (4) Landfilling
Which colour bin is generally used for collecting biodegradable waste in India? (1) Blue (2) Green (3) Red (4) Yellow
Which government initiative in India focuses on cleanliness and waste management? (1) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (2) Make in India (3) Digital India (4) Skill India
Which of the following is a benefit of recycling? (1) Increases pollution (2) Saves natural resources (3) Increases landfill space (4) Wastes energy
Fill in the blank: ________ is the practice of using items more than once instead of throwing them away.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of burning waste at high temperatures to reduce its volume.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of reducing the amount of waste generated by using fewer resources.
Fill in the blank: ________ waste includes items like old medicines, paints, and chemicals.
Is it correct to say that burning plastic waste is safe for the environment?
Is it true that composting helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills?
Is it true that waste segregation can help in recycling more materials?
State whether the following is true or false: Landfills are the best solution for all types of waste.
