Waste
True or False
Only animals have waste.
False
Give two examples of items that go in the garbage?
Items may vary - Teacher discretion
True of False
A landfill is the same thing as a Dump. Explain
False, a dump does not have a protective liner.
List 1 item that can be recycled?
Answers may vary - teacher discretion
Is soft plastic recyclable? If so how?
Yes, you have to combine them into one big bag before recycling.
How long does glass take to decompose?
It takes 1 million years or a very long time.
Give 4 examples of items that we recycle in school?
Paper, cardboard, soft plastic, hard plastic, anything else that students come up with. (teacher discretion)
What is a Dump?
A dump is a hole in the ground where people throw their garbage.
List 2 items that can be repaired?
Answers may vary - Toys, bikes, cars (teacher discretion)
Is it necessary to remove lids from bottles before recycling?
No, keep them attached.
Give 3 examples of decomposers?
Red wiggler worms
Bacteria
Fungi
Give 5 examples of items that can go in the compost?
Answers will vary - teacher discretion
What is leachate?
Leachate is a liquid that collects at the bottom of landfills and is very toxic.
List 4 items that can be reused?
Clothes, toys, plastic bags, glass jars, etc.
List 2 examples of one use items?
Plastic spoons and straws.
Give 5 examples of man made waste?
Answers will vary - Teacher discretion
Describe Vermicomposting.
Vermicomposting is when people use red wiggler worms to breakdown their organic material.
What is a landfill?
A landfill is a hole in the ground that has a protective liner. This liner protects leachate from seeping into the surrounding area. It also has a vent to allow methane gas to escape.
Me and my family eat cereal everyday but we like to use individual cereal boxes.
How can this persons family reduce?
They can buy large cereal boxes and use them multiple times.
Please draw the corrosive symbol on the whiteboard.
Teacher decision if it is correct.
List 5 examples of natural waste
Answers will vary - Teacher discretion
Give 3 facts about red wiggler worms
Answers may vary - Teacher discretion
How would incineration be used for waste disposal?
Incineration is used by burning garbage in a large chamber. The steam from the incineration process is used to create energy.
What are the 5r's?
Recycle
Reuse
Repair
Refuse
Reduce
Please draw the poisonous symbol on the whiteboard.
Teacher decision if it is correct.