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Recycling

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the material aluminium?

a)

B. A shiny plastic

b)

B. A silver coloured metal

c)

C. A type of glass

d)

D. A variety of wood

2.

Why is recycling aluminum important?

a)
  • A. To make shiny new toys

b)
  • B. To save energy and protect the environment

c)
  • C. To build a rocket ship

d)

D. Reducing landfill waste

3.

How many times can an aluminum can be recycled?

a)
  • A. Once

b)
  • B. Twice

c)

C. Four times

d)
  • D. Indefinitely, many times

4.

The raw form of aluminium is called (a)  

5.

What happens to aluminum cans when they are recycled?

a)

A. It turn into chocolate

b)

B. Its used to make plastic bottles

c)

C. It get melted down to make new things

d)

D. Its used to make glass jars

6.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling aluminum?

a)
  • A. Reducing energy consumption

b)
  • B. Creating more waste

c)
  • C. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

d)
  • D. Conserving natural resources

7.

Where should you put your empty aluminum cooldrink can in for recycling ?

a)

A. The designated metal recycling bin

b)

B. Your teachers desk

c)

C. The rubbish bin at home

d)

D. In a box

8.

What are some other items made from recycled aluminum besides cans?

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9.

Littered aluminum cans and other waste can damage ecosystems

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Which of the following is NOT a product commonly made from recycled aluminum?

a)
  • A. Bicycle frames

b)
  • B. Airplanes

c)
  • C. Styrofoam cups

d)
  • D. Car parts

11.

What is the name of the process where aluminum is melted down and reused to make new products?

a)

A. Aluminum Recycling

b)

B. Aluminum Melting

c)

C. Aluminum Reformation

d)

D. Aluminum Reprocessing

12.

Aluminum is a lightweight metal that can easily rust.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

What should you do to an aluminum can before placing it in a recycling bin?

a)
  • A. Paint it

b)
  • B. Crush it flat

c)
  • C. Throw it in the trash

d)
  • D. Wrap it in plastic

14.

Recycling aluminum helps save energy and reduces pollution?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

How can we prevent aluminum waste from contributing to pollution?

a)
  • A. By recycling aluminum cans

b)
  • B. By throwing aluminum in any trash bin

c)
  • C. By burying aluminum deep in the ground

16.

Can you name one thing you can do to help reduce aluminum waste and pollution in your community?

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17.

How long does it typically take for an aluminum can to decompose in a landfill?

a)
  • A. 329 months

b)
  • B. 521 years

c)
  • D. Forever

d)
  • C. 373 weeks

18.

Aluminum recycling saves (a)   % of the energy needed to create aluminum from raw materials.

19.

Littered aluminum cans can contribute to (a)   pollution when they release harmful substances.

20.

Do research on the following companies and select the recycling program that you would consider using. ?

a)

Khulu Metal Recycling

b)

MGM Recycling and scrap Metal

c)

Hulamin

d)

SA Metal Group