Round 1: The Basics (Multiple Choice) Quiz 1

Which is the correct order of the recycling process?

• Collection - Sorting - Processing - Manufacturing

• Sorting - Manufacturing - Collection - Processing

• Processing - Collection - Manufacturing - Sorting

• Manufacturing - Collection - Sorting - Processing

Which of the fllowing is not a recyclable meterial?

• Glass bottle

• Card board box

• Greasy pizza box

• Aliminium can

How long does a plastic bottle take to decompose?

• around 280 years

• around 720 years

• around 50 years

• around 450 years

Which of the following household wastes cannot be recycled?

• Plastic bottles

• Used books

• Food scraps

• Glass bottles

In what color of container is paper recycled?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Green

• Red

Answer explanation

Explanation:

In most recycling systems around the world, blue containers are designated for paper and cardboard recycling. However, this can vary slightly by country or municipality.

Glass is made by;

• melting metal

• melting sand

• melting plastic

• melting iron

Why is recycling aluminum better than making new cans?

• It's more healthy

• it saves over 95 % of the energy

• it has more value

• it looks better

What color bin is organic waste recycled in?

• red

• gray

• yellow

• green

Answer explanation

Explanation:

In many waste sorting systems around the world, green bins are used for organic waste, such as food scraps and garden waste, which are often sent for composting. However, exact bin colors can vary depending on the country or municipality.

Which of the following is one of the purposes of recycling?

• protect machines

• protect the environment

• speed up production

• increase plastic types

How many times can glass be recycled?

• 10 times

• 100 times

• 1000 times

• infinitely times