Waste and Recycling

What is the main message of the text?

• All living things produce waste

• Humans produce more waste than other animals

• Recycling is the best solution for waste

• Nature takes care of all waste

How much trash does the United States produce per person per day?

• 1 kilogram

• 2 kilograms

• 3 kilograms

• 4 kilograms

What is the main difference between waste in a forest and waste in a landfill?

• Waste in a forest decomposes faster

• Waste in a forest is non-biodegradable

• Waste in a landfill is recycled

• Waste in a landfill is natural

What is the largest garbage dump in the world?

• Fresh Kills landfill

• Staten Island landfill

• New York landfill

• Garbage dump landfill

What is the best way to reduce waste?

• Reuse and recycle

• Throw everything in the trash

• Buy more products

• Ignore waste

What happens to plastic bags in landfills?

• They decompose quickly

• They are recycled

• They stay intact for a long time

• They turn into soil

What is the main reason to avoid polluting water?

• It kills fish and other marine life

• It makes the water taste bad

• It creates more garbage

• It affects the atmosphere

What is the net weight of a cereal box?

• The weight of the cereal without the box

• The weight of the box without the cereal

• The weight of the box and the cereal combined

• The weight of the box and the milk

What is the purpose of the 3 R's (reduce, reuse, recycle)?

• To make more waste

• To save money

• To protect the environment

• To create new products

What is the main message of the video?

• We need to think about the impact of our waste

• Trash is fun to talk about

• Recycling is a waste of time

• Garbage is a valuable resource