Waste Recovery Technologies

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on various waste recovery technologies.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is not a type of waste recovery technology?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Landfilling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Landfilling is a method of waste disposal, not recovery.

What is the process of converting organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Pyrolysis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Composting is the process of converting organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

Which of the following materials is commonly recycled?

  1. Paper

  2. Plastic

  3. Metal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paper, plastic, and metal are all commonly recycled materials.

What is the process of burning waste at high temperatures to reduce its volume and generate energy called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Pyrolysis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Incineration is the process of burning waste at high temperatures to reduce its volume and generate energy.

Which of the following is a type of advanced waste recovery technology that converts waste into a synthetic gas?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Gasification


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gasification is a type of advanced waste recovery technology that converts waste into a synthetic gas.

What is the process of converting waste into a liquid fuel called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Pyrolysis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pyrolysis is the process of converting waste into a liquid fuel.

Which of the following is a type of waste recovery technology that uses microorganisms to break down organic waste?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Anaerobic digestion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anaerobic digestion is a type of waste recovery technology that uses microorganisms to break down organic waste.

What is the process of converting waste into a solid fuel called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Refuse-derived fuel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Refuse-derived fuel is the process of converting waste into a solid fuel.

Which of the following is a type of waste recovery technology that uses heat to convert waste into a gas?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Gasification


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gasification is a type of waste recovery technology that uses heat to convert waste into a gas.

What is the process of converting waste into a synthetic crude oil called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Hydrothermal liquefaction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hydrothermal liquefaction is the process of converting waste into a synthetic crude oil.

Which of the following is a type of waste recovery technology that uses a chemical process to convert waste into a liquid fuel?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Chemical conversion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chemical conversion is a type of waste recovery technology that uses a chemical process to convert waste into a liquid fuel.

What is the process of converting waste into a solid fuel called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Refuse-derived fuel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Refuse-derived fuel is the process of converting waste into a solid fuel.

Which of the following is a type of waste recovery technology that uses a biological process to convert waste into a liquid fuel?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Bioconversion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bioconversion is a type of waste recovery technology that uses a biological process to convert waste into a liquid fuel.

What is the process of converting waste into a gas called?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Gasification


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gasification is the process of converting waste into a gas.

Which of the following is a type of waste recovery technology that uses a thermal process to convert waste into a solid fuel?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Incineration

  4. Pyrolysis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pyrolysis is a type of waste recovery technology that uses a thermal process to convert waste into a solid fuel.

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