Earth Day Project Quizizz

How many tons of trash are recycled daily?

• 4,000 Tons

• 100 Tons

• 350 Tons

• 745 Tons

How many pounds of recycling can a truck pick up?

• 10,000 lbs

• 5,000 lbs

• 12,000 lbs

• 7,000 lbs

What are some things that you can recycle?

• A chair

• Plastic

• Glass

• Paper

Which answer choice is not recyclable?

• Paper

• Styrofoam

• Plastic

• Cardboard

True or False:

Only the workers have to separate the trash recycled

• True, the workers separate the trash and throw it away

• False, there are machines that help separate the trash

True or False:

A modern landfill protects the soil around it

• True

• False

How long does it take to fully excavate a cell in a modern landfill?

• 3 Days

• 5 years

• A while

• Few months

What does a liner do on a cell?

• Helps hoist up the trash

• Holds any liquid that falls out of trash

• Helps protect the environment

How much trash is brought in on a daily basis?

• 10,000 lbs

• 10,000 Tons

• 4,420 lbs

• 4,420 Tons

True or False:

Very often, gas and liquids can get back into the environment while in the cell

• True

• False