Waste Management Quiz

Which of the following is an example of organic waste?

• Plastic bottle

• Banana peel

• Aluminum can

• Glass

Inorganic waste includes:

• Food scraps

• Paper towels

• Glass bottles

• Apple cores

What happens to organic waste over time?

• It decomposes

• It turns into plastic

• It does not change

• It turns into metal

Which of these is not an example of inorganic waste?

• Plastic bag

• Glass bottle

• Vegetable peels

• Aluminum can

Organic waste is biodegradable. What does "biodegradable" mean?

• Can be broken down by nature

• Can never decay

• Can be turned into plastic

• Can be recycled

Inorganic waste is:

• Made of natural materials that decompose

• Waste that does not easily decay

• Only found in gardens

• Always safe for the environment

Which of these can be composted?

• Plastic bottle

• Glass jar

• Fruit peels

• Aluminum foil

Why should we separate organic and inorganic waste?

• To make our trash bins look nice

• To reduce pollution and help recycling

• To create more waste

• To make throwing away trash more difficult

Which of the following is not an example of recycling inorganic waste?

• Reusing glass bottles

• Melting plastic to make new products

• Throwing plastic into the ocean

• Making furniture from old metal

What can we do with organic waste to help the environment?

• Compost it

• Burn it in open spaces

• Throw it in landfills

• Mix it with inorganic waste