Ted Talk

What did Ashton Cofer and his science fair teammates develop to address the issue of unrecyclable Styrofoam?

• A recycling machine

• A heating treatment

• An incinerator

• A new type of plastic

Answer explanation

Ashton Cofer and his science fair teammates developed a heating treatment to address the issue of unrecyclable Styrofoam.

How much Styrofoam does the US alone produce each year?

• Two billion pounds

• One billion pounds

• Three billion pounds

• Four billion pounds

Answer explanation

The US alone produces two billion pounds of Styrofoam each year, making it the correct choice.

What is the main issue with Styrofoam mentioned in the text?

• It is harmful to the environment

• It is too expensive to produce

• It is not durable

• It cannot be recycled

Answer explanation

The main issue with Styrofoam mentioned in the text is that it cannot be recycled, making it harmful to the environment.

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What did Ashton Cofer and his FIRST Robotics team win the Google Science Fair for?

• Inventing a biodegradable plastic

• Converting Styrofoam waste into activated carbon

• Creating a water purification system

• Developing a new type of Styrofoam

Answer explanation

Ashton Cofer and his FIRST Robotics team won the Google Science Fair for converting Styrofoam waste into activated carbon.

Which book inspired Ashton Cofer to think of ways to address the growing trash problem?

• Make Garbage Great: The Terracycle Family Guide to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle

• Outsmart waste: The Modern Idea of Garbage and How to Think Our Way Out of It

• 50 Ways to Reuse Your Garbage

• The History of Trash

Answer explanation

Ashton Cofer was inspired by the book 'Outsmart waste: The Modern Idea of Garbage and How to Think Our Way Out of It' to address the growing trash problem.

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What is the main focus of the article '50 Ways to Reuse Your Garbage'?

• Composting methods

• Reusing common items

• Waste management strategies

• Recycling techniques

Answer explanation

The main focus of the article '50 Ways to Reuse Your Garbage' is on reusing common items, not composting methods, waste management strategies, or recycling techniques.

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What is the purpose of the heating treatment developed by Ashton Cofer and his team?

• To incinerate Styrofoam waste

• To compress Styrofoam into blocks

• To break down used Styrofoam into something useful

• To convert Styrofoam into plastic

Answer explanation

The purpose of the heating treatment developed by Ashton Cofer and his team is to break down used Styrofoam into something useful.

What did Ashton Cofer and his science fair teammates aim to reduce with their project?

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Landfill space usage

• Plastic production

Answer explanation

Ashton Cofer and his science fair teammates aimed to reduce landfill space usage with their project, not water pollution, air pollution, or plastic production.

What type of waste did Ashton Cofer and his team focus on in their project?

• Aluminum cans

• Paper cups

• Styrofoam

• Plastic bottles

Answer explanation

Ashton Cofer and his team focused on Styrofoam waste in their project.

What did Ashton Cofer and his team convert Styrofoam waste into?

• Plastic pellets

• Activated carbon

• Biodegradable material

• Compost

Answer explanation

Ashton Cofer and his team converted Styrofoam waste into activated carbon, not plastic pellets, biodegradable material, or compost.

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