WorksheetsWaste management
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is biodegradable waste?
Waste that cannot be broken down into simpler form by natural agents
Waste that can be broken down into simple compounds by natural agents
Waste that is harmful for the environment
Waste that remains in the soil for hundreds and thousands of years
Which of the following is an example of biodegradable waste?
Waste paper
Waste food and vegetable peels
Empty juice cans
Plastic bottles
Which of the following is an example of non-biodegradable waste?
glass
All of these
Empty juice cans
Plastic bottles
How can the problems caused by non-biodegradable waste be solved?
Ignore the problem
Throw waste in open spaces
Use separate dust bins for biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste
Leave waste on the streets
What happens to the simple compounds released into the soil from biodegradable waste?
They remain in the soil for hundreds of years
They are consumed by animals
They are harmful for the environment
They are used by plants for their growth and development
Why is non-biodegradable waste harmful for the environment and living organisms?
It helps in plant growth
It can be recycled naturally
It remains in the soil for hundreds and thousands of years
It is used by animals for their growth and development
What are the 4Rs in waste management?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse
Recover, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce, Recover, Reuse, Recycle
Replenish, Reduce, Recycle, Recover
How does the concept of 4Rs help in environmental conservation?
It leads to more waste generation
It reduces the burden on landfills
It increases pollution levels
It has no impact on the environment
A gaseous fuel produced due to the breaking down of organic matter by microorganisms
Methane gas/biogas
Oxygen gas
Nitrogen gas
Saying "No" to things that harm the environment and use environment friendly alternatives
Reduce
Reuse
Refuse
Recycle
