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WorksheetsZero Waste Concepts and Practices
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
How does Zero Waste help conserve natural resources?
By burning waste to generate energy
By reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting instead of discarding
By increasing landfill space
By exporting waste to other countries
What does it mean to be “Zero Waste”?
Reusing materials
Recycling & composting
Refusing single-use items
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT an example of Zero Waste?
Bringing a reusable boba straw
Buying fast fashion items from Shein
Thrifting or buying second-hand clothes
Using a mason jar instead of disposable containers
What does S/CAP stand for?
Sustainable Communities and Agricultural Program
Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
Science and Climate Awareness Program
Strategic Climate Adaptation Policy
What is pollution?
A method of cleaning the environment using chemicals
The natural breakdown of organic materials in soil
The contamination of the natural environment by harmful substances
A process of recycling waste materials
Which of the following correctly matches a type of pollution with its source?
Air pollution – pesticides in farmland
Water pollution – plastic and sewage in rivers and oceans
Soil pollution – exhaust from vehicles
Water pollution – metals in landfills
Which of the following is a cause of pollution?
Reforestation
Use of single-use plastics
Organic farming without chemicals
Proper composting of food waste
Which of the following is an effect of pollution?
Improved air quality
Climate change
Increased biodiversity
Better public health
What is the process of recycling?
Turning trash into new products
Disposing of waste in landfills
Burning waste to generate energy
Creating plastic products from raw materials
In 2021, what percentage of plastic waste generated in the United States was recycled?
5% to 6%
10% to 12%
20% to 25%
30% to 35%
Which of the following is not a direct benefit of composting?
Reducing methane emissions from landfills
Creating nutrient-rich soil for plant growth
Allowing organic materials to break down with less environmental harm
Increasing the volume of non-biodegradable waste in the environment
Which of the following items should be placed in the trash bin because they can't be recycled or composted?
Plastic wrappers (chip bags, candy wrappers)
Food scraps
Cardboard boxes
Aluminum cans
Which of the following environmental issues is most directly associated with food waste?
Overuse of water for crop irrigation
Methane emissions from decomposing food in landfills
Excessive use of organic fertilizers
The transportation energy of imported foods
Which of the following actions helps reduce the environmental impact on ocean life?
Substituting plastic bottles and bags with reusable ones
Using single-use plastics for convenience
Not worrying about food waste
Throwing waste into any bin without checking labels
Which of the following is a benefit of composting?
Reducing the size of landfills
Creating more plastic waste
Increasing greenhouse gas emissions
Encouraging the use of chemical fertilizers
What does YCAB stand for?
Youth Climate Action Bureau
Youth Climate Advisory Board
Young Climate Advocacy Body
Youth Coalition for Agricultural Benefits
