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Waste Disposal and Recycling

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The banana peel is an example of _________

a)

Organic waste

b)

Liquid waste

c)

Recyclable waste

2.

What kind of waste is 'polythene bag ' ?

a)

Biodegradable

b)

Non- biodegradable

3.

What kind of waste is ' fruit peels' ?

a)

Biodegradable

b)

Non-biodegradable

4.

One of the following is an example of reducing:

a)

Bringing Newspaper to a recycling centre.

b)

Using small bag as a garbage bag.

c)

Using less water when you shower

d)

All of above

5.

You can recycle paper cartons with food scraps or stains.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes only

d)

Can't say

6.

is an unwanted or unusable material.

a)

Waste

b)

Resource

7.

Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?

a)

They do not decompose or break down naturally

b)

They leak toxic chemicals

c)

They are filling up lakes and ponds

d)

They contain poisons for wildlife

8.

What are the 3 Rs of waste management?

a)

Recycle, React, & Respond

b)

Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle

c)

Reuse, Rinse, & Repeat

d)

Reduce, Reapply, & Rethink

9.

Refers to the practice of proper waste disposal.

a)

Waste management

b)

Marketing management

c)

Strategic management

d)

Human management

10.

All of the following are methods of solid waste disposal EXCEPT:

a)

landfills

b)

open dumping 

c)

incineration

d)

recovery 

11.

A process in which mixed garbage is burned at very high temperatures is:

a)

recovery

b)

incineration

c)

leachate

d)

source reduction 

12.

What is the collection of materials that can be broken down and reprocessed to make new items?

a)

composting

b)

incineration

c)

leachate

d)

recycling 

13.

Which of the following is a benefit of recycling materials?

a)

Reduces the need for landfills

b)

Increases pollution

c)

Consumes more energy

d)

Depletes natural resources

14.

What is the primary purpose of composting in waste management?

a)

To increase landfill space

b)

To convert organic waste into useful soil additives

c)

To burn waste materials

d)

To recycle metals

15.

Which of the following materials is commonly recycled to produce new glass products?

a)

Plastic bottles

b)

Aluminum cans

c)

Glass bottles

d)

Paper