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Recycling Aluminum, Plastic, and Glass (Period 1)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a closed loop system?

a)

A system in which materials can be used over and over

b)

A system in which materials can only be used once

c)

A system in which no outside energy is required

d)

A system in which animals are not harmed

2.

In the recycling process of aluminum, what happens next after all the cans are shredded?

a)

It is melted down

b)

It is rolled into sheets

c)

It is formed into bricks

d)

It is stamped into disc

3.

50% of the aluminum in your can has been recycled at least once already.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which process occurs only in the recycling of plastic and not aluminum?

a)

Plastic is washed

b)

Plastic is melted

c)

Plastic is crushed

d)

Plastic is baled for easy shipping

5.

When recycled plastic is ready to be sold to manufacturers, what form is it in?

a)

Pellets

b)

Blocks

c)

Flakes

d)

Bales

6.

Which material can be made into cullet?

a)

Glass

b)

Plastic

c)

Aluminum

d)

Aluminum, Pastic, and Glass

7.

Which materials are infinitely recyclable?

a)

Aluminum and Plastic

b)

Plastic and Aluminum

c)

Plastic and Glass

d)

Aluminum, Plastic, and Glass

8.

Which material is the most energy efficient to recycle?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Steel

c)

Plastic

d)

Glass

9.

What is the top action society can do to improve the environment?

a)

Throw trash away

b)

Clean up beaches

c)

Plant more trees

d)

Recycle

10.

Americans throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every ____________.

a)

Year

b)

Month

c)

Day

d)

Hour