Matter 1
What is leachate
A toxic liquid that forms when water (rain or snow) mixed with trash in a landfill.
What are the 3 R's?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
When waste decomposes, it becomes part of ________.
the soil.
Can you burn trash?
Yes
What are the 4 methods of waste management?
Landfills, compost, recycle, burning
A symbol with a skull and crossbones represents _______.
toxic
A symbol with a circle and a fire over it represents ________.
oxidizing material
A symbol with a canister represents _________.
Compressed gas
Landfills are lined with _________ to prevent leaking.
plastic liners
True or false: we have local waste disposal programs around Byemoor.
True
A symbol with a hand that has a hole represents _________.
corrosive
Should everything go in the garbage?
No.
Which would decomposes faster, a pop can or a banana peel?
Banana peel
What never decomposes?
Styrofoam
A symbol with a flame represents ________.
flammable