Composting and Waste Management

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Science
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9th Grade
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Sherri Bryant
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21 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of San Francisco's composting program?
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
To save water and space
To generate profits for Recology
To recycle more trash
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the plastic that is accidentally put in the compost bin?
It is used to make new compost
It is removed during the composting process
It is always recycled
It is separated and sent to the landfill or recycling
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do microorganisms play in the composting process?
They help sort the compost
They break down the organic material
They remove harmful gases
They remove plastic from the compost
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NGSS.MS-LS1-7
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is airflow important in the composting process?
To prevent the compost from overheating
To provide oxygen for the microorganisms
To remove plastic from the compost
To attract and retain water in the compost
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the harmful gases produced during composting?
They are released into the atmosphere
They are used to generate energy
They are destroyed by microorganisms
They are stored in biofilters
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are benefits of composting food waste?
It saves water
It reduces methane emissions
It helps store CO2 in the soil
It reduces landfill space
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does composting help California farmers?
It reduces their greenhouse gas emissions
It increases their crop yields
It provides them with free compost
It helps them save water
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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