Waste Management and Environmental Impact

Which of the following makes waste?

• Only humans

• Only animals

• Only plants

• All living things

What kind of waste do people make that does not break down easily?

• Leaves

• Pinecones

• Plastic bottles

• Banana peels

How much trash does one person in the United States make in one year?

• About 2 kilograms

• About 50 kilograms

• About 750 kilograms

• About 1000 kilograms

What happens to natural waste like leaves and pinecones in a forest?

• It stays there forever

• It is picked up by animals

• It breaks down over time

• It turns into plastic

What is a good way to turn food scraps and yard waste into healthy soil for a garden?

• Throwing it in the ocean

• Burning it

• Composting

• Burying it in a landfill

What can happen if oil gets into the water?

• It makes the water taste sweet.

• It helps fish grow bigger.

• It can harm animals like fish and whales.

• It makes the water sparkle.

Why is buying a big box of cereal better than many small boxes, even if they have the same amount of cereal?

• Big boxes are easier to carry.

• Big boxes use less cardboard.

• Small boxes taste better.

• Small boxes are cheaper.

What are the three main ways to help take care of our planet by managing trash?

• Run, Read, Rest

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Rake, Rake, Rake

• Roll, Ride, Race

Where does most of our trash go after we throw it away?

• It disappears magically.

• It goes into a landfill.

• It turns into new toys.

• It floats away in the sky.

What should you do before buying something that cannot be recycled?

• Buy two of them.

• Think about where it will end up.

• Give it to a friend.

• Hide it in your room.