Waste Management Quiz

What is the main purpose of waste disposal?

• To create more landfills

• To reduce, reuse, and recycle waste

• To burn all trash

• To make waste disappear

Which type of waste is biodegradable?

• Plastic bottles

• Glass jars

• Vegetable peels

• Aluminum cans

Where should plastic waste be disposed of?

• In the compost bin

• In the recycling bin

• In the green waste bin

• In the ocean

Which of the following is an example of hazardous waste?

• Glass bottle

• Cardboard

• Used batteries

• Food scraps

What does recycling mean?

• Throwing waste into landfills

• Reusing materials for new products

• Burning waste materials

• Burying waste underground

Which of these materials cannot be recycled?

• Aluminum cans

• Plastic bags

• Glass bottles

• Food scraps

What is composting?

• Turning waste into energy

• Letting waste decay naturally to make soil

• Burning waste materials

• Creating new products from waste

How can improper waste disposal affect animals?

• Animals find new places to live

• Animals get access to more food

• Animals can get sick or injured

• Animals become stronger

Which symbol shows that an item can be recycled?

• Skull and crossbones

• Three arrows in a triangle

• Green leaf

• Red cross

Why is plastic waste dangerous for oceans?

• It pollutes the air

• Fish can eat it and get harmed

• It grows coral reefs

• It turns into food