Earth Science: Recycling Quiz (D)

What is it called when manufacturers take trash and turn it into new products?

• Composting

• Recycling

• Biodegrading

• Landfills

• Marketing

Which of the following materials can be recycled?

• Glass

• Paper

• Metals

• Plastic

• All of the above

True or False: Recycling can be a very complicated process and is different depending on the type of material.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is sometimes recycled into fibers for carpets or clothing?

• Aluminum cans

• Plastic bottles

• Paper

• Computers

• All of the above

Which of the following materials is converted into a pulp or slurry during the recycling process?

• Aluminum cans

• Plastic bottles

• Paper

• Computers

• All of the above

Gold is sometimes recovered from recycling which of the following materials?

• Aluminum cans

• Plastic bottles

• Paper

• Computers

• All of the above

How many arrows are there in the typical recycling loop?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What do the arrows of the recycling loop represent?

• A different step in the recycling process

• The number of trash cans needed for proper recycling

• The main materials that can be recycled

• A different method of recycling materials

• They don't represent anything

Around what percentage of trash in the United States is recycled?

• 5%

• 10%

• 33%

• 60%

• 90%

What is the benefit of recycling?

• There is less trash filling up landfills

• Fewer resources are taken from the Earth

• Less pollution

• All of the above

• None of the Above