WorksheetsConserving Our Planet's Resources
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is an example of recycling?
Throwing away a plastic bottle in the trash
Putting a plastic bottle in a recycling bin
Leaving a plastic bottle on the ground
Burning a plastic bottle
What does it mean to "reuse" something?
Use it once and throw it away
Use it again for the same or a new purpose
Break it into small pieces
Hide it in a drawer
Which material can be recycled?
Paper
Food scraps
Water
Air
If you want to reduce the amount of plastic you use, which choice is best?
Use plastic bags every time you shop
Bring your own reusable bag to the store
Buy more plastic bottles
Throw away plastic after one use
You finish reading a magazine. What is a way to reuse it?
Throw it in the trash
Use its pages for art projects
Tear it up and throw it away
Leave it outside
Which action helps conserve resources?
Leaving the water running while brushing your teeth
Turning off the lights when you leave a room
Using paper towels for everything
Throwing away metal cans
Your school wants to reduce waste. Which plan would work best?
Use more single-use plastic items
Start a recycling program for paper and plastic
Throw all trash in one bin
Ignore the problem
Your family wants to use less paper. What is a good plan?
Print every email you get
Use both sides of paper before recycling it
Throw away paper after one use
Buy more paper
You notice your classroom has a lot of plastic waste. What could you suggest to your teacher to help?
Use more plastic items
Start a "reuse and recycle" station for plastic
Throw all plastic in the trash
Ignore the plastic waste
Is it recyclable?
Yes
No
Is it recyclable?
Yes
No
If you choose to take reusable bags to the grocery store instead of getting the plastic bags provided, you have _______ the waste you generate.
Reduced
Reused
Recycled
Reversed
