The Garbage Project Demonstrated Which of the Following About America's

question 42

Multiple Choice

The Garbage Project demonstrated which of the following about America's landfills?

• A) Thanks to the recent public focus on recycling, only about 1% of our landfills' space is taken up by paper products.
• B) Disposable diapers, plastic bottles, and large appliances together make up roughly 50% of a landfill's volume.
• C) Very little in our landfills actually biodegrades; after 20 years, from 1/3 to 1/2 of all organic materials are still recognizable.
• D) Organic material tends to biodegrade rapidly in our landfills, leaving abundant room for other types of garbage; contrary to popular opinion, space for landfills around large cities is in no danger of running out.

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