WorksheetsYear 6 Topic 9 Waste materials
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the correct definition of waste materials ?
Materials that are highly valuable and useful.
Materials that we no longer need and want to keep
Materials that are in high demand and sought after.
How do you classifying the waste materials ?
Based on the type of materials
Based on the lifespan of materials
Based on the colour of materials
Based on the shape of materials
What type of waste materials shown in this diagram ?
Paper
Toxic waste
Metal
A group of waste materials that can be decomposed by microorganisms.
(a)
What is the correct meaning of non-biodegradable waste?
Waste that can be broken down or decomposed by natural processes.
Waste that is harmful to the environment.
Waste that cannot be broken down or decomposed by natural processes.
Waste that is easily recyclable
Which waste materials are classifying into group biodegradable waste ?
Fishbone
Aluminum can
Aerosol
Old magazine
Which waste materials are NOT the non-biodegradable waste ?
Banana peel
Plastic containers
Broken mirror
Wood
What are the effects caused by biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials if they are not used wisely?
Flash floods occur due to clogged drains.
Human lives are threatened by the disposal of toxic waste.
The ecosystem maintains balance and supports life.
Aquatic life faces extinction problems.
Environmental pollution such as ______ and ______ will occur if waste materials are not managed wisely.
Why is it important to manage waste materials properly?
To encourage the growth of harmful bacteria and pests.
To increase the amount of landslides.
To prevent environmental pollution and promote sustainability.
To save money on waste disposal.
Which are the proper ways of waste management ?
Waste materials should be wrapped and tied up properly in plastic bags before disposal.
Throw the oil waste directly into the drains
Reusable bags can be used to reduce waste
By burning dry leaves in a landfill.
Which waste material is collected in the brown recycle bin ?
Tissue paper
Egg shells
Glass bottle
Plastic bag
If you choose to use reusable bags to the grocery store, instead of getting plastic bags provided, you have reduced the waste you generate.
True
False
Waste materials can be (a) into new products.
What type of waste material will collected into the blue coloured recycle bin ?
(a)
