Materials quiz 1By Gavin Thomas / November 30, 2023 Welcome to your Materials quiz 1 Your teacher's email Your name Your school 1. Choose the correct answerStoring materials properly when not in useRecycling waste.Using materials in excess.Making use of alternative containers 1 2 3 4 None 2. Choose the correct answerHabitat loss is caused by animals becoming extinct in the forest recycling glass bottles catching wild animals to sell burning rain forest to create agricultural land 1 2 3 4 None 3. Choose the correct answer Industrial waste is generated at ________. school factory hospital home 1 2 3 4 None 4. Choose the correct answerThe three R’s in waste management stand for Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce Recycle, Replenish and Reduce Reuse, Reduce and Rethink Recycle, Retrieve and Reduce 1 2 3 4 None 5. Choose the correct answerWhich method of waste disposal is most effective at reducing the volume of solid waste? recycling landfilling burying burning 1 2 3 4 None 6. Choose the correct answerProper waste disposal is the responsibility of Cevon’s Waste Management only. The mayor of Georgetown. citizens only. all of the above. 1 2 3 4 None 7. Choose the correct answerAll of the following materials can be recycled EXCEPT________ paper plastic chemicals glass 1 2 3 4 None 8. Choose the correct answerThe question below refers to the list of materials in a barn. (i) Vegetable Peel (ii) Coconut Shells (iii) Plastic Fork (iv) Glass Bottles Which of the materials in the barn cannot be used to create a compost? (iii) and (iv) (ii) and (iii) (i) and (iv) (i) and (ii) 1 2 3 4 None 9. Choose the correct answerWhich of the following practices can be BEST used to manage our waste? dumping them in lakes. dumping them at landfill sites. burning them in incinerators. disposing trash at the sides of road 1 2 3 4 None 10. Choose the correct answerAll of the following are ways of reusing except using plastic bottles to create vases. using popsicle sticks to use on a Science project. using a toilet roll to create a pencil holder. making a garden compose 1 2 3 4 None 11. Choose the correct answerWhich of the following is arranged in the correct sequence based on the process of waste disposal? (A)Dumping (B) Composting or treatment of wastes (C)Collection (D)Separation C – D – A - B B – D – C – A A – B – C – D D – C -B--A 1 2 3 4 None 12. Choose the correct answerWhich of the following is an advantage of waste disposal and its management? Reduces pollution Decrease bad odour. Protects the environment All the above 1 2 3 4 None 13. Choose the correct answerThe residents of a village dumped all of their garbage in a nearby trench. This action will most likely cause __________ decrease in mosquito borne diseases decrease in water borne diseases. flooding during the rainy season. a cleaner environment. 1 2 3 4 None 14. Choose the correct answerFarmer Brown stores his food scraps in empty milk tins and when they decay, he uses them on his farm as manure. This practice is referred to as reducing. irrigation. recycling. conservation. 1 2 3 4 None 15. Choose the correct answer When trash is burned in an incinerator, it is completely destroyed and no waste is present. True False 1 2 None 16. Choose the correct answerWhen we use only the right amount of materials needed, we practice composting conservation. reusing. recycling. 1 2 3 4 None 17. Choose the correct answerMommy told Sarah to “Conserve electricity in her home.” To conserve electricity means to save it. guide it. steal it. take it. 1 2 3 4 None 18. Choose the correct answerWhich of the practices below conserves water? Washing vehicles very often Ignoring leaking pipes Washing small amounts of clothes daily Turning off taps when not in use 1 2 3 4 None 19. Choose the correct answerThe protection and management of our natural resources is known as pollination. pollution. conservation. adaptation. 1 2 3 4 None 20. Choose the correct answerWhich of the following is not a way of conserving materials? Polluting the water. Storing all unused materials properly Recycling bottles Storing popsicle sticks as counters in a box 1 2 3 4 None 21. Choose the correct answerConservation is the act of conserving or protecting the environment, plants, and animals. Which of the following can be done to help conserve our environment? Leave the refrigerator door open. Run the dishwasher with one plate. Run the washing machine with one shirt. Turn off and unplug the television when it is out of use 1 2 3 4 None 22. Choose the correct answerWhich of the following best describes an example of reusing? Turning off the water while you brush your teeth. Using an old soup can as a pencil cup. Helping start a wildlife preserve in your community. buying lunch everyday 1 2 3 4 None 23. Choose the correct answerWhich of the following describes the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling? To use more resources. To reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills. To reduce the number of animal habitats. To increase the amount of trash sent to landfills. 1 2 3 4 None 24. Choose the correct answerConservation is NOT done when more materials than is needed are used. alternative uses are made of some materials. pollution of the environment is avoided. all unused materials are stored properly. 1 2 3 4 None 25. Choose the correct answerWhich of the following is NOT a way to conserve materials used in the home? Storing materials properly when not in use. Recycling waste. Using materials in excess. Making use of alternative containers 1 2 3 4 None 26. Choose the correct answerHabitat loss is caused by burning rain forest to create agricultural land recycling glass bottles animals becoming extinct in the forest catching wild animals to sell 1 2 3 4 None 27. Choose the correct answerProper use of materials in the workplace and homes include all of the following except reduced amount of usage. excessive usage. preservation of material. preventing wastage. 1 2 3 4 None 28. Choose the correct answerWhich of the following activities will NOT help to conserve electricity? Using natural ventilation instead of fans Using energy-saving bulbs Switching off electrical appliances when they are not in use Leaving the computer on standby mode overnight 1 2 3 4 None 29. Choose the correct answerWhich of the following conservation techniques involves reusing water? Take a bath using a bucket of water. Collect water used for rinsing clothes to flush the toilet. Purify water to make bottled water for drinking. Use a bucket of water instead of a hose when washing a car. 1 2 3 4 None 30. Choose the correct answerWhich of the practices below conserves energy? Leaving electrical appliances plugged in after use . Using a generator system regularly during blackout periods. Using the hot water setting on a washing machine frequently. Switching off lights when not in use. 1 2 3 4 None 31. Choose the correct answerWhich of the following activities will help us to conserve our environment? I establish wild life parks II cutting down trees III replanting trees I and II I and III II and II I, II and III 1 2 3 4 None 32. Choose the correct answerAbdul would like to conserve water. Which one of the activities below will NOT allow him to do so? Washing his father’s car using a pail of water instead of using a hose. Leaving the tap on when washing vegetables. Filling water in a tumbler while brushing his teeth. Turning off the shower when applying soap on his body. 1 2 3 4 None 33. Choose the correct answerWhich of the following best describes what is likely to happen if too many new houses were built in Guyana? Plants would be left without carbon dioxide. There would be more wetlands. Plants will be left without oxygen Animals would be left without oxygen. 1 2 3 4 None Time's up
