Summative Test 5

1. Listen to the audio about steps to make compost and answer the questions!

2. What can compost do?

• Turn into seed

• Fertilize flowers

• Reduce the smell of trash

• Make dead leaves fresh

Listen to the audio about steps to make compost and answer the questions!

What can you use as a bin to make compost?

• An empty soda bottle with holes under it

• A large metal pot with no holes

• A paper bag with holes under it

• A wooden container with no holes under it

Listen to the audio about the steps to make compost and answer the questions!

Green waste consists of ____________.

• meat

• cheese

• vegetables

• coffee grounds

Listen to the audio about the steps to make compost and answer the question.

How much brown waste do you need to make compost?

• Twice as much as the green waste

• Two scoops

• Two liters

• Two layers

Which compost bin decomposes the fastest?

• Picture A

• Picture B

• Picture C

• Picture D

You _________ a bin with holes for your compost. Let’s go get one!

• will not need

• needs

• will

• will need

I think animals _______ through your compost to get the scrap meat and cheese. They are attracted to the smell, you know.

• dig

• will dig

• will not dig

• will digging

It _______ months to decompose a bin that big. You need to be patient.

• will not take

• takes

• take

• will take

The term "waste" is used to describe everything we discard that does not get used. Waste management is all about reducing, __________, and recycling. You can help by learning about and practicing these three R's. It is not only important to practice all three of these activities every day for a healthy environment, but it can also be fun!

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank!

• reusing

• remaking

• recreating

• researching

Reducing simply means creating less waste. Furthermore, it is the best way to keep our planet clean because it stops the problem at its source. Less waste in the first place means less mess to clean up later.

What is NOT an example of reducing?

• Switching off lights and electrical devices when not in use

• Turning off the tap when brushing your teeth

• Composting your food and kitchen waste instead of throwing it away

• Avoid using disposable shopping bags