Grade 6 Litter and Waste Quiz

What is litter?

• Useful items

• Properly thrown waste

• Waste thrown in the wrong place

• Clean materials

Which of these is biodegradable?

• Plastic bag

• Banana peel

• Glass bottle

• Aluminum can

A non-biodegradable item is:

• Apple core

• Paper

• Tin can

• Leaves

What should we do with recyclables?

• Burn them

• Throw in river

• Reuse or send to recycling

• Mix with food waste

Which is NOT a type of waste?

• Biodegradable

• Non-biodegradable

• Magnetic

• Hazardous

Litter can cause:

• Fresh air

• Clean water

• Diseases

• More trees

A good way to reduce waste is:

• Littering

• Buying more plastics

• Recycling

• Ignoring it

What is waste?

• Anything we reuse

• Anything we eat

• Anything thrown away

• Anything kept in storage

Why is it bad to throw trash in rivers?

• It helps fish

• It keeps water clean

• It causes pollution

• It disappears

What is a hazardous waste?

• Leaf

• Water bottle

• Battery

• Bread