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mynx

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on: Jul 16, 2018
One of the greatest drawbacks of using incinerators to burn MSW is that incinerators
 
  A) add to air pollution in the region.
  B) increase the mass of MSW entering the landfills.
  C) generate large volumes of toxins that otherwise would not need to be managed.
  D) require large amounts of coal to burn the MSW.

Question 2

Incinerating organic wastes and placing the ash in landfills usually produces
 
  A) less settling.
  B) more decomposition.
  C) significantly more leaching.
  D) increased methane production.


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Edwyer

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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mynx

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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