Which of the following actions would not reduce the per capita generation of solid waste?

A. installation of waste-to-energy incinerators
B. recycling paper and plastic bottles
C. composting kitchen scraps and yard waste
D. reducing the volume of product packaging
E. reusing items such as shopping bags and clothing


Answer: A. installation of waste-to-energy incinerators

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According to a 2002 study by scientists at the National Water-Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA), ________ % of U.S. streams contain traces of wastewater contaminants

A) 10 B) 80 C) 50 D) less than 1 E) 100

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All of the following countries are in the North American region EXCEPT

a. United States. b. Canada. c. Greenland. d. Mexico.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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