Waste and Recycling

Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's natural resources?

• Air

• Water

• Plastics

An important use for soil is:

• Making concrete

• Helping plants to grow

• Cleaning the air

Which of the following is an example of a solid waste material?

• Ground water

• Plastic drinking straw

• Oil

Which of the following is the BEST way to dispose of waste cardboard?

• Burn it to make energy

• Add it to landfill

• Recycle it

Which of the following is a useful way to dispose of hedge and grass cuttings?

• Compost them

• Throw them into a nearby river

• Burn them

Waste plastic should be disposed of by:

• burning

• composting

• collecting it to recycle

One disadvantage of landfill sites is:

• They can leach poisons into water supplies

• They bury waste so it cannot smell

• They keep waste away from towns and cities

Which of the following BEST defines litter?

• Any material that is thrown out

• Solid waste left in the wrong place

• Paper left in a trash can

Which of the following is NOT a way litter damages habitats?

• Trapping and choking animals

• Attracting more sunlight

• Breaking down to give poisons

Resources that CANNOT be replaced over time are called:

• Non-renewable

• Renewable

• Alternative