Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Quiz

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Quiz
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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

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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

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Which is an example of solid waste?

• A. soil
• B. trees
• C. a tin can
• D. polluted water

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About how much trash does a family away every
year?

• A. 3 pounds
• B. 14 pounds
• C. 200 pounds
• D. 5,000 pounds

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Which is an example of a renewable resource?

• A. oil
• B. a tree
• C. aluminum
• D. a plastic bottle

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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

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Which is one of the three Rs of solving the
problems of solid waste?

• A. reduce
• B. resource
• C. regulate
• D. refine

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Using fewer disposable items can help protect our
environment from problems with solid waste.

• A. true
• B. false

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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

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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

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Turning off unnecessary lighting during the day
in the kitchen is an example of

• A. Reduce
• B. Reuse
• C. Recycle
• D. Respond

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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