WorksheetsEarth Science: Recycling Quiz (D)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is it called when manufacturers take trash and turn it into new products?
Composting
Recycling
Biodegrading
Landfills
Marketing
Which of the following materials can be recycled?
Glass
Paper
Metals
Plastic
All of the above
True or False: Recycling can be a very complicated process and is different depending on the type of material.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following is sometimes recycled into fibers for carpets or clothing?
Aluminum cans
Plastic bottles
Paper
Computers
All of the above
Which of the following materials is converted into a pulp or slurry during the recycling process?
Aluminum cans
Plastic bottles
Paper
Computers
All of the above
Gold is sometimes recovered from recycling which of the following materials?
Aluminum cans
Plastic bottles
Paper
Computers
All of the above
How many arrows are there in the typical recycling loop?
1
2
3
4
5
What do the arrows of the recycling loop represent?
A different step in the recycling process
The number of trash cans needed for proper recycling
The main materials that can be recycled
A different method of recycling materials
They don't represent anything
Around what percentage of trash in the United States is recycled?
5%
10%
33%
60%
90%
What is the benefit of recycling?
There is less trash filling up landfills
Fewer resources are taken from the Earth
Less pollution
All of the above
None of the Above
