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The Three Rs

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do the three Rs stand for?

a)

reduce, release, recycle

b)

reduce, refuse, recycle

c)

reduce, reuse, recycle

d)

repeat, reduce, recycle

2.

What we usually DON'T recycle?

a)

clear glass containers

b)

milk cartons

c)

aluminium cans

d)

mirrors

3.

More than 1.5 million barrels of oil are used to make plastic water bottles each year. It takes ________________ years for a plastic bottle to decompose.

a)

400 years

b)

40 years

c)

25 years

d)

4 years

4.

Metal containers and aluminium foil can be melted down and used over and over again.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What is true of recycled paper?

a)

paper can only be recycled once

b)

paper can be recycled many times

c)

recycled paper is sold as pulp

d)

recycled paper is expensive

6.

Many products are made of recycled materials. Choose the correct statement.

a)

Some bicycles are made of aluminium cans

b)

Several backpacks on the market are made of recycled plastic water bottles

c)

doormats can be made from recycled rubber sandals and plastic water bottles

d)

all of the above are correct

7.

Who can recycle?

a)

me

b)

the school

c)

the government

d)

everyone should recycle

8.

Why should we recycle? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

a)

Creates jobs

b)

Reduces pollution

c)

Conserves natural resources

d)

Conserves energy

9.

What can you do with your food waste to help environment?

a)

throw it away

b)

there is nothing I can do

c)

put it in a compost bin

d)

none of the above

10.

Recycled plastic bottles can be used in clothing and rubber from tires can make shoe soles.

a)

True

b)

False