Waste Management and Recycling Quiz

What is the primary goal of the "reduce, reuse, recycle" approach?

• To increase landfill space

• To minimise waste and conserve resources

• To promote consumerism

• To increase energy consumption

Which of the following materials is most commonly recycled?

• Plastic bags

• Aluminium cans

• Styrofoam

• Ceramics

What is the environmental impact of not recycling paper?

• Increased deforestation

• Reduced air pollution

• Decreased water usage

• Increased biodiversity

Which of the following is a method of recycling glass?

• Melting and remoulding

• Composting

• Incineration

• Burying in landfills

What is the term for converting waste materials into new materials and objects?

• Composting

• Recycling

• Incineration

• Landfilling

Which of the following is a benefit of reducing waste?

• Increased landfill use

• Conservation of natural resources

• Higher energy consumption

• Increased pollution

What is the process of using organic waste to create nutrient-rich soil called?

• Recycling

• Composting

• Incineration

• Landfilling

Which of the following is a waste management strategy that involves burning waste to generate energy?

• Recycling

• Composting

• Incineration

• Landfilling

What is the environmental impact of plastic waste in oceans?

• Increased marine biodiversity

• Harm to marine life and ecosystems

• Improved water quality

• Decreased ocean temperatures

Which of the following is a method to reduce waste at the source?

• Buying in bulk

• Using disposable products

• Throwing away leftovers

• Single-use packaging