Organic and Inorganic Waste
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- Q1What type of waste comes from food scraps and yard clippings?Plastic wasteOrganic wasteGlass wasteMetal waste30s
- Q2Which of the following is an example of inorganic waste?Banana peelsPlastic bottlesFood leftoversGrass clippings30s
- Q3What is the main difference between organic and inorganic waste?Organic waste is always wet, inorganic is always dry.Inorganic waste can be recycled, organic cannot.Organic waste comes from living things, while inorganic waste does not.Organic waste smells bad, inorganic waste smells good.30s
- Q4Which of the following is NOT considered organic waste?Coffee groundsFruit peelsAluminum cansVegetable scraps30s
- Q5What type of waste includes batteries and light bulbs?Recyclable wasteOrganic wasteCompost wasteHazardous waste30s
- Q6What is one way to reduce inorganic waste at home?Using paper platesUsing reusable shopping bagsThrowing away glass bottlesBuying more plastic containers30s
- Q7Which of the following is a common form of organic waste?Metal cansStyrofoam containersGlass jarsLeftover food30s
- Q8Which item should you put in the compost bin?Plastic wrappersEggshellsGlass bottlesAluminum foil30s
- Q9What is the primary purpose of recycling inorganic waste?To create more plastic bagsTo make more organic wasteTo increase landfill sizeTo conserve resources and reduce pollution30s
- Q10Which of the following items is considered organic waste?Glass jarsAluminum cansFruit peelsPlastic bottles30s
- Q11What type of waste is made from metal, like cans and appliances?Inorganic wasteOrganic wasteBiodegradable wasteCompostable waste30s
- Q12Which of the following is NOT a type of organic waste?Coffee groundsEggshellsStyrofoamGrass clippings30s
- Q13Which of the following is an example of inorganic waste?Paper towelsVegetable scrapsLeftover foodPlastic bags30s
- Q14Which of the following is a good practice for managing organic waste?Sending it to a landfillStarting a compost pileThrowing it all in the trashBurning it30s
- Q15Which of the following items can you compost?Broken glassBanana peelsStyrofoam cupsPlastic wrap30s