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Chapter 19 Waste – Chapter 19 Vocabulary
Section 19.1 Solid Waste
Objectives
1. Name one characteristic that makes a material biodegradable.
2. Identify two types of solid waste.
3. Describe how a modern landfill works.
4. Name two environmental problems caused by landfills.
19.1 Vocabulary
solid waste
biodegradable
municipal solid waste
landfill
leachate
19.1 mp3 (15:04)
19.1 Active Reading (pages 97 & 98) (pdf pages 108 & 109)
Self-Check Quiz Section 1: Solid Waste
Section 19.2 Reducing Solid Waste
Objectives
1. Identify three ways you can produce less waste.
2. Describe how you can use your consumer buying power to reduce solid waste.
3. List the steps that an item must go through to be recycled.
4. List two benefits of composting.
5. Name one advantage and one disadvantage to producing degradable plastic.
19.2 Vocabulary
source reduction
recycling
compost
19.2 mp3 (10:29)
19.2 Active Reading (pages 99 & 100) (pdf pages 110 & 111)
Self-Check Quiz Section 2: Reducing Solid Waste
Section 19.3 Hazardous Waste
Objectives
1. Name two characteristics of hazardous waste.
2. Describe one law that governs hazardous waste.
3. Describe two ways in which hazardous waste is disposed.
19.3 Vocabulary
hazardous waste
deep-well injection
surface impoundment
19.3 mp3 (14:56)
19.3 Active Reading (pages 101 & 102) (pdf pages 112 & 113)
Self-Check Quiz Section 3: Hazardous Waste
Chapter 19 Critical Thinking (288-291) – individual chapter 19 critical thinking pages
Chapter 19 Map Skills (pdf page 353) – individual chapter 19 map skills page
Chapter 19 Concept Review (pages 37 & 38) (pdf pages 41 & 42) – individual chapter 19 concept review pages
Enrichment and Extension
Activity: Trash Check
Click here for an activity that takes a closer look at the trash we produce in 1 day.
EcoLabs & Field Activities: Recycle! Make Your Own Paper
Make paper from recycled paper and natural pigments. Before you begin this lab, please read the safety information given in the Reference Materials section on the Home Page!
Environment Note: Wasting Yucca Mountain?
Where is high-level radioactive waste stored? Find the answer here.
Chapter 19 Labs
Modeling Labs
Modeling Sanitary Landfills and Garbage Dumps
Modifying Packaging to be Eco-Friendly
Design Your Own Labs
Consumer Labs
