Cranfield University

Waste Disposal - Quiz

Answer each question below, then choose Check answers to see your score. You can reveal the correct responses after marking.

1 Why is soil particularly likely to be the recipient of waste....

Because it looks dirty anyway Because it isn't very important to mankind Because it lies on the surface of the Earth?

2 How did miners cause enormous damage to large areas of soil?

Leaving toxic materials in 'spoil' tips Disturbing huge areas of soil during mining Both of the above

3 What effect did the Industrial Revolution have on our soil?

Child factory workers made mud pies after work! Widespread pollution and soil contamination None, due to the Agricultural Revolution

4 Is all waste bad for the soil?

Yes - its always bad! No - all waste is good for soil Some wastes like slurry can be useful

5 Which of the following waste products are good for the soil....

Radioactive substances, as found at Chernobyl Cadmium, Zinc and Lead Manure and vegetable waste All of the above

6 What can we can do to lessen the impact of dangerous waste products on soils?

Develop better understanding and respect for soil Put in place strict controls for their disposal Both the above

7 Why is the problem greater in developing countries?

Great population expansion places pressure on limited resources As tropical soils are deeper then in the UK Their climate is usually hotter

8 Is the situation beginning to improve at all?

Yes, in some more responsible countries Yes everywhere There is no improvement at all - it's too late

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