Composting Quiz

What is compost made of?

• Plastic and metal

• Green and brown organic matter

• Glass and paper

• Concrete and bricks

Why is composting better than sending food scraps to landfills?

• It creates more trash

• It produces methane gas

• It reduces methane and leachate production

• It increases landfill space

What is leachate?

• A type of compost

• A toxic sludge from landfills

• A greenhouse gas

• A type of soil

What should you do with food scraps at school?

• Throw them in the trash can

• Put them in the compost bucket

• Flush them down the toilet

• Leave them on the table

Which of the following can be composted?

• Carrot peels

• Glass jars

• Metal cans

• Plastic bottles

Which item should NOT be placed in the compost bucket?

• Apple cores

• Plastic wrappers

• Eggshells

• Bread

What should you do with PLU stickers on fruit before composting?

• Compost them

• Throw them in the trash

• Burn them

• Leave them on

What happens to food scraps after they leave the school?

• They are thrown away

• They are burned

• They are taken to a compost facility

• They are buried

What is the main benefit of composting?

• It increases landfill space

• It helps grow crops and heal soil

• It produces more trash

• It creates more greenhouse gases

What is the final product of composting used for?

• Increasing landfill space

• Creating more trash

• Growing vegetables and flowers

• Producing methane gas