Degradable and Non-Degradable Waste Quiz

What is waste?

• Things we can sell

• Things we don't need anymore

• Things we can use later

• Things we can recycle

What is degradable waste?

• Materials that never decompose

• Materials that can be reused

• Materials that can be recycled

• Materials that can be broken down quickly

Which of the following is an example of degradable waste?

• Metals

• Paper

• Glass

• Plastic bottles

What is non-degradable waste?

• Materials that never decompose

• Materials that can be reused

• Materials that can be recycled

• Materials that can be broken down quickly

Which of the following is an example of non-degradable waste?

• Paper

• Vegetable Waste

• Plastic bottles

• Leaves

What impact does non-degradable waste have on the environment?

• Habitat destruction

• Water conservation

• Soil enrichment

• Air purification

Which of the following is NOT an impact of waste on the environment?

• Water pollution

• Health issues

• Pollution

• Habitat preservation

What is the main difference between degradable and non-degradable waste?

• Both decompose at the same rate

• Neither decompose

• Non-degradable waste decomposes quickly, degradable waste does not

• Degradable waste decomposes quickly, non-degradable waste does not

Which of the following is a degradable waste material?

• Plastic bottles

• Glass

• Leaves

• Metals

What happens when we're done with something?

• It becomes waste

• It disappears

• It gets recycled

• It gets reused