Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What percentage of waste is estimated to be hazardous waste according to the EPA?

94%
5%
1%
Less than 0.1%

The correct answer is: 5%

The choice C is incorrect because hazardous waste makes up more than 1% of total waste, according to the EPA. The choice A is incorrect because 94% is too high of an estimate for hazardous waste and does not leave enough room for non-hazardous waste. The choice D is incorrect because 0.1% is too low of an estimate for hazardous waste and also does not leave enough room for non-hazardous waste. Additionally, the wording "less than" could imply that hazardous waste makes up a very small portion, which is not the case according to the EPA's estimation.