In Addition to Secured Landfills, Hazardous Waste Can Be Disposed

question 10

Multiple Choice

In addition to secured landfills, hazardous waste can be disposed of through high temperature incineration. What best explains why incineration is a controversial technique?

• A) since it's not 100% effective, some hazardous compounds are released into the air
• B) flammable compounds in the waste present an explosion hazard
• C) EPA regulations make incineration unprofitable for municipal governments
• D) medical wastes present in the material pose a biohazard
• E) all of the answers listed here

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Definitions:

Co-action Effects

Co-action effects refer to the phenomenon where the presence of others engaged in the same task can affect an individual's performance, often resulting in enhanced output or motivation.

Audience Effects

The impact that the presence of viewers or an audience has on an individual's performance or behavior, often leading to enhancements or impairments.

Group Polarization

A group member’s adoption of a more extreme position about an issue than she or he originally held after participating in a discussion in which other group members strongly express agreement with her or him.

Social Roles

The patterns of behavior expected of individuals in different social positions or statuses within a group or society.