The Top 10 Ways to Reduce Waste

I could see the cloud of black emissions from a distance. What does emissions mean?

• flock of birds

• hiss of steam

• pile of powder

• substances released

There was an excessive amount of trash by the side of the road. What does excessive mean?

• oddly small

• unusually large

• neatly organized

• awkwardly scattred

Jason's feelings of confusion underlie his need for a better explanation. What does underlie mean?

• cause others to feel

• form the foundation of

• suggest few care about

• allow others to work hard for

This is a 40-watt light bulb. What does watt mean?

• model of an atom

• amount of mass

• particle of matter

• unit of electrical power

There are many innovative ideas for using solar power. Which word is a synonym for the word innovative?

• creative

• dangerous

• expensive

• useless

How do people burn fossil fuels

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• electricity

• heating

• powering vehicles

• all of the above

What can lead to excessive waste?

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• washing your car

• doing your homework on recycled paper

• buying more items than you actually need

• turning off the lights at night

Why are energy efficient light bulbs better than incandescent light bulbs? page: 509

• they are brighter

• they use less electricity

• they look better

• they do not break

Why are cardboard egg cartons better than Styrofoam cartons? page 511

• because they are lighter

• because they are less expensive

• because they are biodegradable

• because they are sturdy

Which is NOT a way to reuse a product?

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• Using plastic knives and forks for school lunches

• using plastic shopping bags as trash can liners

• Using plastic shopping bags to pick up dog waste

• Using a new plastic spoon every time you eat