Waste in Our World

Which group contains only biodegradable materials?

• dandelions, leaves, mittens, and a banana peel

• balloon, dandelions, leaves and mittens

• dandelions, leaves, apple core, and banana peel

• balloon, mittens, juice box and plastic bag.

What is leachate?

• the baby of a leach

• the toxic fluid that comes from a landfill

• the mold that grows on a rotting log

• the worm that eats an apple

Which object is non-biodegradable?

• bale of hay

• styrofoam cup

• twigs

• wool sock

Tommy decided to fix his skateboard instead of buying a new one. What is this an example of? Choose 2.

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Repair

What is an example of natural waste?

• ants

• toys

• cows

• dead leaves

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If we wear used clothes from older siblings, or value village, we are:

• Reducing

• Reusing

• Recycling

• Not very fashion forward

What 3 things can be recycled?

• hard plastic

• pop cans

• styrofoam cup

• cardboard

What is the gas that is emitted from landfills

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Carbon Dioxide

• Stinky Gas

Which one of these are non-biodegradable?

• apples

• banana peels

• lettuce

• Glass

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What happens to the items that are put in the recycle?

• They are burned in an incinerator

• They are turned into compost

• They go to the landfill

• They are broken down and made into new products