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Municipal-solid-wastes Questions Set 3:

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How many countries signed the Stockholm Convention?

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Contamination of which chemical in drinking water causes blue-baby syndrome in infants?

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Which of the following is not a separation technique?

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Which of the following are functional elements of a solid waste management system?

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Which of the following is not a benefit of compaction?

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding leachate?

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What is the definition of pyrolysis?

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A coastal city produces municipal solid waste ( MSW) with high moisture content , high organic materials low calorific value and low inorganic materials. The most effective and sustainable option for MSW management in that city is

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Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with compaction of waste?

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A city generates 40 x 106 kg of municipal solid waste (MSW) per year, out of which only 10% is recovered/recycled and the rest goes to landfill. The landfill has a single lift of 3 m height and is compacted to a density of 550 kg/m3. If 80% of the landfill is assumed to be MSW, the landfill area (in m2, up to one decimal place) required would be ______.

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