Recycling Vocabulary Challenge

What does the term 'recycling' mean?

• The process of converting waste materials into reusable objects.

• The process of converting new materials into waste objects.

• The process of disposing of waste materials in landfills.

• The process of reusing waste materials without any changes.

Name three types of recyclable materials.

• Metal

• Paper, plastic, glass

• Styrofoam

• Cardboard

Explain why recycling is important for the environment.

• Recycling has no impact on the environment

• Recycling is too expensive and not worth the effort

• Recycling helps reduce waste, conserve natural resources, save energy, decrease pollution, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

• Recycling actually harms the environment

What are the benefits of recycling?

• Increased air pollution

• Limited access to resources

• Higher energy consumption

• The benefits of recycling include waste reduction, resource conservation, energy savings, and pollution reduction.

Define the term 'composting' in relation to recycling.

• Composting is a natural way of recycling organic waste.

• Composting involves burning waste materials.

• Composting is a form of plastic recycling.

• Composting is a process of metal recycling.

How can recycling help reduce pollution?

• Recycling reduces pollution by conserving resources and decreasing waste.

• Recycling has no impact on pollution levels.

• Recycling increases pollution by wasting resources and increasing waste.

• Recycling leads to pollution by releasing harmful chemicals during the process.

What is the purpose of a recycling bin?

• To store food waste

• To use as a decoration piece

• To keep the floor clean

• To collect recyclable materials for recycling purposes.

List three common items that can be recycled.

• Plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and paper

• Glass jars, Styrofoam, and Plastic bags

How does recycling help conserve natural resources?

• Recycling has no impact on raw materials extraction.

• Recycling reduces the need for raw materials extraction.

• Recycling depletes natural resources faster.

• Recycling increases the need for raw materials extraction.

What is the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials in terms of recycling?

• Biodegradable materials can be easily recycled through natural processes, while non-biodegradable materials require more energy and resources for recycling.

• Biodegradable materials are harder to recycle than non-biodegradable materials

• Biodegradable materials cannot be recycled at all

• Non-biodegradable materials can be recycled naturally without any assistance