Waste Disposal and Recycling

The banana peel is an example of _________

• Organic waste

• Liquid waste

• Recyclable waste

What kind of waste is 'polythene bag ' ?

• Biodegradable

• Non- biodegradable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What kind of waste is ' fruit peels' ?

• Biodegradable

• Non-biodegradable

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

One of the following is an example of reducing:

• Bringing Newspaper to a recycling centre.

• Using small bag as a garbage bag.

• Using less water when you shower

• All of above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

You can recycle paper cartons with food scraps or stains.

• True

• False

• Sometimes only

• Can't say

is an unwanted or unusable material.

• Waste

• Resource

Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?

• They do not decompose or break down naturally

• They leak toxic chemicals

• They are filling up lakes and ponds

• They contain poisons for wildlife

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What are the 3 Rs of waste management?

• Recycle, React, & Respond

• Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle

• Reuse, Rinse, & Repeat

• Reduce, Reapply, & Rethink

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Refers to the practice of proper waste disposal.

• Waste management

• Marketing management

• Strategic management

• Human management

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

All of the following are methods of solid waste disposal EXCEPT:

• landfills

• open dumping 

• incineration

• recovery