Recycling Exit Ticket

What is composting?

• Turning food scraps and yard waste into soil.

• A method of cooking food using steam.

• A process of recycling plastic waste.

• A technique for growing plants in water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Why is recycling important?

• It helps reduce waste and conserve resources.

• It increases pollution and waste production.

• It has no impact on the environment.

• It is a costly process that harms the economy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What can you recycle?

• Paper, plastic, glass, and metal.

• Food waste and organic matter.

• Used batteries and electronics.

• Old clothes and textiles.

What happens to trash when we do not recycle?

• It goes to the landfill.

• It is incinerated for energy.

• It is composted for soil enrichment.

• It is stored in a recycling center.

How do you know if something can be recycled?

• It has a recycle symbol.

• It is made of plastic only.

• It is a specific color.

• It is labeled as biodegradable.

What is the recycle symbol?

• A circle with a check mark indicating approval.

• A triangle made of arrows that shows a product can be recycled.

• A square with a leaf symbolizing eco-friendliness.

• A star representing high-quality products.

What are the 3R's?

• Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

• Recycle, Replant, and Restore

• Reuse, Recycle, and Reinvest

• Reduce, Reuse, and Rebuild

What does it mean to 'Reduce'?

• To use less of something, like using less paper or plastic.

• To increase the amount of resources used.

• To recycle materials after use.

• To throw away items without consideration.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What does it mean to 'Recycle'?

• To process materials so they can be made into new products.

• To throw away waste materials in landfills.

• To reuse old products without any changes.

• To burn materials to generate energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What is a landfill?

• A place where trash is buried.

• A facility for recycling materials.

• A location for composting organic waste.

• A site for incinerating hazardous waste.