WorksheetsWaste in Our World
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 32mins
How do worms break down waste?
worms do not break down waste
worms eat waste
Worms break down waste by eating organic matter and breaking it down into nutrient-rich soil called castings
Methods of Waste Disposal
Landfill
solid waste
furniture
Recycling
paper
glass
cans
Compost
organic waste
food
liquids
Advantages and Disadvantages of Landfill, Recycling and Composting
Advantage: Landfills provide a safe and controlled way to dispose of waste.
Disadvantage: can produce harmful gases
Advantage: Composting reduces the amount of waste going to landfills and produces nutrient- rich soil
Disadvantage: may attract pests
Advantage: Recycling stations help conserve resources and reduce the need for raw materials
Disadvantage: energy-intensive
Sort these items as Biodegradable or Nonbiodegradable
wooden sticks
dead bugs
plants
animals
fruit and vegtables
styrofoam packaging
tin cans
How can reducing the amount of waste you use help the environment?
Give 5 examples of hazardous items
Where can we take hazardous items so they are safely handled?
Special Recycling and Waste Center
Landfill
Compost
Don't throw it away, keep it forever
Based on your life, what can you do to minimize the amount of waste you create? Give at least 2 ways and explain how these changes will help the planet.
What has been recycled to make this?
paper
cardboard
metal
What was this made from
plastic
metal
paper
