Question

Most of the regulated medical waste in the United States is incinerated. These incinerators are a health hazard because they release pollutants like lead into the air.

How could technology be best used to solve this problem?

A.) Do not dispose of waste that contains pollutants like lead.

B.) Find a way to incinerate waste without allowing lead to escape.

C.) Only incinerate waste in areas with low levels of pollution.

D.) Prevent people from getting unneeded medical procedures.

Answer 1

B.) Find a way to incinerate waste without allowing lead to escape.

Answer 2

Answer: B.) Find a way to incinerate waste without allowing lead to escape.

Explanation:

Incineration is a process of waste treatment. In this process the combustion of materials takes place at high temperature. This process converts the waste into ash, heat and flue ash. The ash is usually in the form of inorganic constituents. The flue gas may contain particulate pollutants. The heat produce can be use for generation of electricity.

Lead can be generated in the process of incineration as an inorganic product. The lead is a toxic pollutant which can cause deadly respiratory problems. Therefore, the escape of the lead as an incinerate waste should be prevented.