Assiment No 4
Assiment No 4
Assiment No 4
6.___is a process where gases, vapors or liquids are concentrated on a solid surface
a) Absorption
b) Adsorption
c) Cumbustion
d) All of the above
7.The World Health Organization (WHO) defines noise above noise pollution. (dB) as
a) 45 decibels
b) 55 decibels
c) 65 decibels
d) 75 decibels
11.High level radioactive waste can be managed in which of the following ways?
a) Open dumping
b) Incineration
c) Composting
d) Deep burial
a) Incineration
b) Autoclaving
c) Landfilling
d) Both a) and b)
14.Which of the following is a biodegradable organic chemical/substance?
a) Plastic
b) Oil
c) Pesticide
d) Garbage
24.Which chemical is commonly associated with agricultural runoff and can lead to
algal blooms?
A) Phosphates
B) Sulfates
C) Nitrates
D) Both A and C
29.What is wastewater?
A) Water that is free of contaminants
B) Water that has been used and contains waste products
C) Water from natural sources
D) Rainwater
38.What term describes the unwanted materials removed during wastewater treatment?
A) Effluent
B) Influent
C) Sludge
D) Biowaste
47.Which agency in the United States is responsible for regulating air quality?
A) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
50. Which color-coded bin is used for the disposal of sharps, such as needles and
syringes, in most biomedical waste management systems?
a) Red
b) Blue
c) Yellow
d) White (or translucent)
52. Which of the following diseases can spread due to improper disposal of biomedical
waste?
a) Malaria
b) Typhoid
c) Hepatitis and HIV
d) Diabetes
53. What is the most recommended method for treating infectious biomedical waste?
a) Incineration
b) Composting
c) Landfilling without treatment
d) Recycling