Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Biodegradation is the natural process by which organic substances are broken down and disappear back into the environment.
2. An aluminum can might take up to 100 years to biodegrade in a landfill.
3. Solid waste rapidly decomposes once buried in a sanitary landfill.
4. A recent source of toxic waste is the disposal of computer components.
5. E-waste is the fastest growing portion of our waste stream.
1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
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A) 2.9 ounces B) 2.91 ounces C) 2.92 ounces D) 2.93 ounces E) 2.8 ounces
Alcohol is associated with a number of cancers, particularly cancers of the head and neck, digestive tract, and breast.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Gastric bypass surgery works by
A) permanently reducing the size of the stomach. B) partitioning off part of the stomach with an adjustable band. C) cutting the nerves in the stomach that control appetite. D) partitioning off part of the intestines with an adjustable band.
Exercising in a cold environment has been shown to increase the risk of upper respiratory tract infections.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)