WorksheetsRecycling Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is a benefit of recycling?
Less trash filling up landfills
Fewer resources taken from Earth
Less pollution
All of the above
What is it called when manufacturers take trash and turn it into new products?
Composting
Biodegrading
Recycling
Marketing
True or False: Plastics decompose easily.
True
False
Should you recycle paper cartons with food scraps or stains?
Yes, it is still paper.
No, anything contaminated should go into the regular waste bin.
Which of the following materials can be recycled?
Paper
Plastic bottles
Glass
All of the above
Where do paper towels and Kleenex go?
Recycling bin
Garbage can
Are plastic straws recyclable?
Yes
No
Where do newspapers go?
Recycling bin
Garbage can
Where does cardboard go?
Recycling bin
Garbage can
What do you need to do before you put a plastic bottle in the recycling bin?
Squish it
Rinse it
Can plastic bags be recycled?
Yes
No
Where do toilet paper rolls go?
Recycling bin
Garbage can
Where does aluminum foil go?
Recycling bin
Garbage can
Where does food go?
Recycling bin
Garbage can
Rinsed out yogurt and fruit cups belong where?
Recycling bin
Garbage can
Can this be recycled?
Yes
No
Can a milk carton be recycled?
Yes
No
What logo is this?
Repair
Recycle
Repeat
Reduce
What happens if we do not recycle?
Nothing, we do not have to recycle.
The waste breaks down and does not do any harm to us.
The waste breaks down and pollutes the air, land and groundwater.
Is it recyclable?
Yes
No
