Which of the following categories comprises the greatest proportion, by weight, of solid waste before recycling in the United States today?

A. Glass
B. Metal
C. Yard trimmings
D. Plastic
E. Paper


Answer: E. Paper

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A) 106-mile sludge site B) Boston Harbor sludge site C) New York Bight alternative sludge site D) New York Bight sludge site E) Philadelphia sludge site

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Thailand has the dubious distinction of being one of the world's centers for this illicit activity.

A) opium growing B) arms trading C) prostitution D) money laundering E) gambling

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A) polar fronts B) STHs C) the ITCZ D) Rossby waves E) the VTR

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The French explorer Jacques Cartier came to Quebec in 1534 looking for ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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