Waste Management Quiz (Grade 5)

What is the process of collecting, sorting, and disposing of waste materials called?

• a) Recycling

• b) Waste segregation

• c) Trash disposal

• d) Littering

Which of the following is NOT a type of waste?

• a) Organic waste

• b) Plastic waste

• c) Compost waste

• d) Radioactive waste

What is the purpose of waste segregation?

• a) To mix different types of waste

• b) To separate recyclable and non-recyclable materials

• c) To increase pollution

• d) To save money

Which of the following materials can be composted?

• a) Glass

• b) Paper

• c) Food scraps

• d) Plastic bottles

Which of the following waste items should be disposed of in a hazardous waste facility?

• a) Glass bottles

• b) Old newspapers

• c) Used batteries

• d) Aluminum cans

Which of the following waste management practices is most harmful to the environment?

• a) Recycling

• b) Incineration

• c) Composting

• d) Landfill disposal

What is the primary goal of recycling?

• a) To reduce waste generation

• b) To make money

• c) To increase pollution

• d) To create more landfill space

Which of the following is an example of non-biodegradable waste?

• a) Banana peel

• b) Plastic bag

• c) Apple core

• d) Leaves

What does the term "biodegradable" mean?

• a) Can be broken down by natural processes

• b) Can last forever in the environment

• c) Can be recycled

• d) Doesn't decompose

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce waste?

• a) Reusing items

• b) Buying single-use products

• c) Reducing packaging

• d) Repairing items