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Which R of the 5 Rs is the following definition for? Reusing a material for another purpose
Repurpose
Which R is the last stage in the 5 Rs cycle?
Recycle
Which R describes the following example: choosing a wooden spoon in a restuarant instead of a plastic one
Refuse
In the food chain, which living organism is considered the consumer? fungi, grass, raccoon, owl
owl
What are the 4 main decomposers?
fungi, bacteria, insects and worms
What is one advantage of composting?
produces rich fertilizer for the soil, reduces waste, helps the planet
Also called garbage juice. This liquid is made when waste decomposes and often contains toxic chemicals that can contaminate groundwater and soil.
Leachate
What greenhouse gas is formed if waste in the landfill is not taken care of properly?
Methane
True or False: You can throw car lead-batteries into the landfill.
False
True or False: Large pieces of metal can be recycled at the recycling station.
False
True or False: Banana peels and eggshells go in the landfill.
False, they go in the compost
What is one advantage of having a landfill in a big city?
Its a place to safely store all your garbage.
True or False: Food stained or soiled paper containers go in the recycling.
False, only clean and dry paper containers can go in the recycling
Materials that break down really quickly and come from ORGANIC and natural things are called ______ materials.
Biodegradable
Materials that break down really slowly -- often over 100s and 1000s of years like plastic are called _____ materials. These materials are also man-made.
Non-Biodegradable
True or False: Earthworms are an example of decomposers and consumers
True
