I WONDER - How Long Does It Take Glass To Break Down?

The video discusses the decomposition of glass, highlighting that a glass bottle can take up to a million years to break down in a landfill. It explains what landfills are and their harmful effects on the environment, such as releasing greenhouse gases and harmful water waste. The video also compares the decomposition of glass in different environments, noting that while glass can break down in soil or water over 4,000 years, it takes much longer in a landfill.

How long can it take for a glass bottle to decompose in a landfill?

• 10 years

• 100 years

• 1,000 years

• 1 million years

What is a landfill primarily used for?

• Generating energy

• Storing waste

• Purifying water

• Recycling materials

Which of the following is a negative impact of landfills on the environment?

• They increase biodiversity

• They produce clean water

• They reduce air pollution

• They release greenhouse gases

How does glass change in size when it is in a landfill?

• It decomposes completely

• It expands

• It gets smaller by erosion or breaking

• It remains the same size

How long does it take for glass to break down in soil or water?

• 40,000 years

• 400,000 years

• 4,000 years

• 400 years