Environmental Issue Quiz

What is recycling?

• Throwing away all waste materials

• The process of converting waste materials into reusable objects to prevent waste of potentially useful materials.

• Burning waste materials for energy

• Dumping waste materials in landfills

Why is recycling important for the environment?

• Natural resources are unlimited so recycling is unnecessary

• Recycling actually increases pollution

• Recycling is important for the environment because it helps to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and reduce pollution.

• Recycling has no impact on the environment

What are the benefits of recycling?

• Causing harm to the environment and using more resources

• Increasing waste and pollution

• Recycling has many benefits such as reducing waste, conserving natural resources, saving energy, and reducing pollution.

• Depleting natural resources and wasting energy

What are the different types of materials that can be recycled?

• Wood, fabric, rubber, and food waste

• Plastic, paper, glass, metal, and electronics

• Concrete, asphalt, bricks, and ceramics

• Oil, grease, chemicals, and hazardous waste

How can we reduce waste through recycling?

• By throwing everything in the trash

• By collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away

• By burying the waste in landfills

• By burning all the waste

What are some common items that can be recycled?

• Plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, glass

• Styrofoam cups, plastic bags, batteries, food waste

What is the process of recycling paper?

• Throwing in the trash

• Burning, melting, and molding

• Collecting, sorting, shredding, pulping, and pressing

• Using as fuel for cars

How can individuals contribute to recycling efforts?

• By throwing all waste in the regular trash

• By purchasing single-use plastic items

• By ignoring local recycling programs

• By reducing, reusing, and recycling materials, properly disposing of waste, and supporting local recycling programs.

What are some creative ways to reuse and recycle items?

• Burning old items in the backyard

• Donating old items to a landfill

• Repurposing old containers and using old clothing for new items

• Throwing everything in the trash