Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Quiz

What does it mean if a notebook is made from recycled paper? A. The notebook is made from inexpensive materials B. The notebook is made from nonrenewable resources C. The notebook is made from paper that was used before D. the notebook is made from materials that came directly from trees c

What are two problems with throwing away trash? A. pollution and creating traffic B. pollution and using up natural resources C. running out of space and creating traffic D. using up national resources and attract animals b

Which is an example of solid waste? A. soil B. trees C. a tin can D. polluted water c

About how much trash does a family away every year? A. 3 pounds B. 14 pounds C. 200 pounds D. 5,000 pounds d

Which is an example of a renewable resource? A. oil B. a tree C. aluminum D. a plastic bottle c

Why are materials like toxic chemicals and oil not allowed in most sanitary landfills? A. They do not dissolve in water B. They attract bird and other animals C. They can melt plastics and other waste D. They can pollute air and drinking water d

Which is one of the three R’s of solving the problems of solid waste? A. reduce B. resource C. regulate D. refine a

Using fewer disposable items can help protect our environment from problems with solid waste. A. true B. false a

What is a way to reuse solid waste? A. throwing a paper in a trash can B. buying a toy with plastic packaging C. breaking glass bottles into smaller pieces D. using an empty milk carton to maker a bird feeder d

Which is an example of reducing waste in the kitchen? A. Composting vegetable peelings B. Purchasing canned foods C. Purchasing packaged foods D. Saving newspaper a

Turning off unnecessary lighting during the day in the kitchen is an example of: A. Reduce B. Reuse C. Recycle D. Respond a

Fixing a dripping sink is classified as a/an: A. Cooking method B. Dishwasher conservation method C. Energy conservation method D. Faucet or water conservation method d