What is the term that refers to the reduction of the amount of waste entering the waste stream?

A. recycling
B. inventory
C. source reduction
D. liquidation


Ans: C. source reduction

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. geologic B. climate C. topographic D. biological E. time

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What is the main drawback to hydropower?

A. disruption of aquatic ecosystems B. low net energy C. high emissions of CO2 D. low methane emissions in tropical regions

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