Recycling Review

Mandy turns her plastic drink bottles to plant holders. Which of the 3R's is she practicing?

• Reuse

• Reduce

• Recycle

The following is an example of reducing:

• using less water when you shower

• using plastic bags as small garbage bags

• bringing newspapers to a recycling center

• all of the above

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The following is an example of reusing:

• washing zip top bags after use so they can be used again

• using less water when you brush your teeth

• using fewer napkins when you eat

• bringing cans to a recycling center

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Tony is using his own bag instead of a plastic bag at the supermarket. Which of the 3R's is he practicing?

• Reuse

• Reduce

• Recycle

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Should you recycle paper cartons with food scraps or stains?

• Yes, it is still paper

• No, anything contaminated should go into the waste container bin

Peter is turning a piece of old clothing into a fashionable bag. Which of the 3R's is he practiing?

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Reduce

Which of the following (there is more than one) is a Renewable resource?

• Metals

• Air

• Fossil Fuels

• Water

• Plants

Which of the following (there is more than one) is a Non-renewable resource?

• Air

• Fossil Fuels

• Water

• Metals

• Plants

Electric cars are expensive to own, and recharging stations are not readily available. Unlike cars that run on fossil fuels, electric cars produce no carbon monoxide when being driven. Which of the following BEST explains why people chose to use this technology (drive electric cars)?

• The technology is a scientific advancement

• Electric cars store energy in batteries

• The technology is environmentally friendly

• Everyone is driving an electric car

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Jamie read that the amount of fossil fuels that are available will eventually decline, leading to a short supply of fuel for automobiles. What is the MOST likely effect of a fossil fuel shortage?

• There would be more research on the use of alternate fuels

• More people would use airplanes for travel

• The fossil fuels would be manufactured in factories

• The technology would be focused on cars that do not use energy

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