Which of the Following Statements About Incineration Is False

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about incineration is false?

• A) High temperatures deactivate pathogens.
• B) Air pollution can be reduced by the use of scrubbers.
• C) Usually no attempt is made to sort the trash.
• D) Combustion removes all carcinogens and heavy metals.
• E) None of these is correct.

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Definitions:

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