Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
Which of the following terms is used for waste management by oxidation, burning or thermal treatment of the waste?
AFlotation
BSludging
CComposting
DIncineration ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Incineration — The term is incineration, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The term is incineration, so that is the answer.
★Incineration burns waste at high temperature.
★This oxidation and thermal treatment reduces the waste.
★So waste management by burning is called incineration.
★Flotation, sludging and composting are different methods.
★So the answer is incineration.
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