answer 10 multiple choice questions and 2 essay question. apa format use Worrell, W. A., & Vesilind, P. A. (2012). Solid waste engineering (2nd ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning. for reference on essay questions.

Question 1

1.      How many pounds of nitrogen are in food waste in Louisville, KY, if the food waste contains a total of 100 pounds of carbon plus nitrogen? Use Table 8-5.

4 points   

Question 2

1.      One thousand pounds of cellulose (C₆H₁₀O₅) is anaerobically converted to methane and carbon dioxide. How much methane is produced?

4 points   

Question 3

1.      __________ is defined as the absence of oxygen.

4 points   

Question 4

1.      __________ is an excellent fuel but it is expensive to transport.

4 points   

Question 5

1.      Landfill gas can be used for all of the following EXCEPT:

4 points   

Question 6

1.      One thousand pounds of cellulose (C₆H₁₀O₅) is anaerobically converted to methane and carbon dioxide. How much carbon dioxide is produced?

4 points   

Question 7

1.      The end product of decaying organic matter (through anaerobic methods) includes all of the following EXCEPT:

4 points   

Question 8

1.      Usually, __________ is considered the minimum time for adequate composting of shredded municipal refuse in windrows.

4 points   

Question 9

1.      Some processes designed to compost MSW without the removal of inorganic fractions is referred to __________.

4 points   

Question 10

1.      Municipal refuse usually contains about __________ organic materials.

4 points   

Question 11

1.       Five tons of a mixture consisting of paper and other compostable materials has a moisture content of 7%. The intent is to make a mixture for composting that is 50% moisture. How many tons of water or sludge must be added to the solids to achieve this moisture concentration in the compost pile?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. 

Question 12

1.       Describe the differences between how aerobic decomposition systems and anaerobic decomposition systems work. What are the end products to each system?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.