Question

which of the following is a benefit of composting?
a. produces hazardous waste
b. reduces the amount of organic waste in landfills
c. requires a lot of water
d. increases air pollution
what is hazardous waste?
a. organic waste that decomposes naturally
b. waste that is safe to dispose of in landfills
c. waste that can be recycled easily
d. waste that poses a danger to human health or the environment

Explanation:

First Question (Benefit of Composting)

Composting involves recycling organic waste. Option a is incorrect as composting doesn't produce hazardous waste. Option c is wrong because composting doesn't require a lot of water. Option d is incorrect as composting reduces, not increases, air pollution. Option b is correct because composting takes organic waste (like food scraps, yard waste) and processes it, so less organic waste goes to landfills.

Hazardous waste is defined as waste that has properties (like toxicity, reactivity) that make it dangerous to human health or the environment. Option a describes organic waste (not hazardous). Option b is wrong as hazardous waste isn't safe for landfills. Option c is incorrect as hazardous waste is hard to recycle. Option d matches the definition.

Answer:

b. Reduces the amount of organic waste in landfills

Second Question (What is Hazardous Waste)