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Earth Science: Recycling

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. What is it called when manufacturers take trash and turn it into new products?

a)

composting

b)

recycling

c)

landfills

d)

garbage

2.

Which of the following materials can be recycled?

a)

Glass

b)

Paper

c)

Plastic

d)

All of the above

3.

True or False: Recycling can be a very complicated process and is different depending on the type of material.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following is sometimes recycled into fibers for carpets or clothing?

a)

Aluminum cans

b)

Plastic bottles

c)

Computers

d)

All of the above

5.

Which of the following materials is converted into a pulp or slurry during the recycling process?

a)

Aluminum cans

b)

Plastic bottles

c)

Paper

d)

Glass

6.

Gold is sometimes recovered from recycling which of the following materials?

a)

Aluminum cans

b)

Plastic bottles

c)

Paper

d)

Computers

7.

How many arrows are there in the typical recycling loop?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

8.

Around what percentage of trash in the United States is recycled?

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

35%

d)

60%

9.

What is a benefit of recycling?

a)

Less trash

b)

Fewer resources taken from earth

c)

Less pollution

d)

All of the above

10.

Could you promise to never throw garbage on the floor and tell others not to do it either? 😊

a)

Yes

b)

No