Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Section 2 - Reducing Solid Waste
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An example of source reduction is
a. | composting. | b. | recycling. | c. | using canvas
shopping bags. | d. | All of the above |
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Making products from recycled materials
a. | is limited to metals. | b. | can save energy and other resources during the
manufacturing process. | c. | uses so much energy that it is not economically
workable. | d. | None of the above |
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Which of the following is not a benefit of composting?
a. | providing nutrients to the soil | b. | reducing the need for
fertilizers | c. | anything can be composted | d. | protecting soil from
erosion |
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The difference between photodegradable plastic and green plastic is
a. | green plastic takes three to four times longer to degrade than does photodegradable
plastic. | b. | photodegradable plastic degrades chemically, while green plastic does
not. | c. | photodegradable plastic uses sunlight to degrade, while green plastic relies on soil
bacteria in order to degrade. | d. | green plastic degrades chemically, while
photodegradable plastic does not. |
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Which of the following is the easiest to recycle?
a. | single-serving drink box | b. | soft drink can | c. | computers | d. | batteries |
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Matching
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Section 2 - Reducing Solid Waste
Choose the letter of the term or
phrase that best matches the description.
a. | source reduction | d. | photodegradable
plastic | b. | recycling | e. | green plastic | c. | compost |
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broken down by sunlight
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enriches the soil
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8.
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made with sugar
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using milk jugs to make park benches
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using canvas bags for shopping
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