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Waste — Practice Quiz

ICSE · Class 10 · Environmental Science

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What is waste?

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Which best describes domestic waste?

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About what percentage of domestic waste is directly dumped on land?

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Which waste is produced by hospitals and nursing homes?

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Which of the following are examples of solid waste?

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Food leftovers, Crop residue, Plastic wrappers, Ashes

Solid waste includes food leftovers, crop residue, plastic wrappers and ashes.

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Which of the following are sources of industrial waste?

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Metallurgical industries, Cement industries, Paper and pulp industries, Mining operations

Industrial waste comes from metallurgical, cement, paper and pulp industries, textile industries and mining operations.

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Which item is an example of e-waste?

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Older computers and mobiles

E-waste includes discarded older computers, mobiles and similar electronic items.

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Which waste is degraded by microorganisms?

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Biodegradable waste

Biodegradable waste is the waste that is degraded by microorganisms.

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What are the important topics in Waste for ICSE Class 10 Environmental Science?
Key topics in Waste include Nature and Types of Waste, Types of Solid Waste, Landfills, Incinerators. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How many practice questions are there for Waste?
There are 83 questions on Waste. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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