Waste in Our World

Which one of these are biodegradable?

• egg shells

• rubber tires

• plastic bags

• pop can

On the home page of 'Waste in our World' what is pictured to be floating in the water?

• a plastic bag

• a plastic bottle

• a plastic straw

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In the first module/unit lesson ( The Problem with Plastics) There's a 'Time for Kids' article that you must read. It can also be read aloud to you.

• True

• False

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In the second module (The Great Pacific Garbage Patch) we have asked you to write two things you know about ocean pollution and one thing you ___________ about.

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Waste is unwanted materials and objects that people have thrown away. Which of the following is toxic?

• batteries

• cans of paint

• car exhaust

• all of the above

Which of the following would help get rid of waste?

• recycling

• reusing

• regifting

• all of the above

Which of the following words means "waste that can be broken down by decomposers so it can become nutrients for soil and useful for our environment?

• germs

• biodegradable waste

• vermicompost

• leachate

Toxic waste is waste that can

• harm when it is inhaled or eaten.

• help gardens grow.

• be easily broken down into reusable materials.

• only be found on Mars.

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Little creatures that break down organic waste are

• microorganisms

• fungi

• mold and worms

• all of the above

Which of the following is an example of organic waste?

• metal

• plastic

• food scraps

• glass

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