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5 marksWater and Waste Management

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 14(a)

Explain what is meant by each of the following solid waste management terms: Reuse, Recycle, Reduce, Biodegradable, Non-biodegradable.

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  1. 14(b)(i)Explain the biological cause of the foul smells produced at open waste dumps.[2 marks]
  2. 14(b)(ii)List five different types of waste materials commonly found in solid waste dumps.[5 marks]
  3. 14(b)(iii)Explain how an open garbage dump can pose serious hazards to human health.[6 marks]
  4. 14(b)(iv)Explain why a modern sanitary landfill is a safer disposal method than an open dump.[2 marks]

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