Ich2304:Waste Management Question Paper
Ich2304:Waste Management
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2014
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University Examinations 2014/2015
THIRD YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
HPP3312: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
DATE: DECEMBER 2014 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions in section one
SECTION A
1(a) Define the following terms; (5 marks)
(i) Persistent organic pollutants
(ii) Radioactive waste
(iii)Leachate
(iv) Basel convention on the control of transboundary waste
(v) Windrows
b) Differentiate between the following;
(i) Mutagens and Teratogens (5 marks)
(ii) Municipal waste and Industrial waste (5 marks)
(iii) Sanitary landcill and deep well injection (5 marks)
(iv) Flerobic and non-aerobic decomposition (5marks)
(v) Hazardous waste and hospital waste (5 marks)
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SECTION B
QUESTION TWO
Describe the management of radioactive waste in hospitals (20 marks)
QUESTION THREE
You have been contracted to prepare a training manual on waste separation for use in residential
areas. Describe details of your report (20 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Describe the benefits of waste incineration (20 marks)
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