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WorksheetsUnderstanding Waste and Its Management
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is waste?
Waste is a process of creating new materials.
Waste is a type of food that is still edible.
Waste is a valuable resource for recycling.
Waste is unwanted or unusable materials discarded after use.
Name two types of waste.
biodegradable waste
solid waste, hazardous waste
liquid waste
recyclable waste
What is biodegradable waste?
Biodegradable waste is inorganic material that cannot decompose.
Biodegradable waste is organic material that can decompose naturally.
Biodegradable waste is plastic that can be recycled.
Biodegradable waste is any type of waste that is thrown away.
What is non-biodegradable waste?
Materials that can be recycled easily.
Waste that decomposes quickly in landfills.
Non-biodegradable waste is waste that cannot be broken down by natural processes.
Organic waste that can be composted.
Give an example of organic waste.
Old newspapers
Food scraps, such as vegetable peels and fruit cores.
Glass jars
Plastic bottles
What is recycling?
Recycling is the method of storing waste materials indefinitely.
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste and reduce resource consumption.
Recycling is the act of throwing away waste materials.
Recycling is the process of burning waste to generate energy.
Why is it important to reduce waste?
To encourage overconsumption
To create more landfill space
To increase production costs
It is important to reduce waste to conserve resources, protect the environment, and promote sustainability.
What is the best way to dispose of plastic waste?
Throw plastic waste in regular trash bins.
Recycle plastic waste properly.
Bury plastic waste underground.
Burn plastic waste in open fires.
What does composting mean?
Composting means throwing away food scraps in the trash.
Composting refers to the process of making plastic from organic materials.
Composting is burning organic waste for energy.
Composting means recycling organic waste into nutrient-rich soil.
How can we reduce waste at home?
Throw everything in the trash
Implement composting, recycling, using reusable items, buying in bulk, and donating unused items.
Use single-use plastic items
Burn all waste materials
