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What is one advantage of having a landfill in a big city?

Its a place to safely store all your garbage.

What is Natural Waste?

Natural waste is any waste caused by nature. For example, leaves, cut grass, branches, fallen apple

What are the 4 main decomposers?

fungi, bacteria, insects and worms

What is the definition of a decomposer?

Decomposers are living organisms that break down the remains of dead plants and animals to get energy.

What hazardous household waste symbol is this?

Poisonous

In the food chain, which living organism is considered the consumer? fungi, grass, raccoon, owl

owl

What hazardous household waste symbol is this?

Explosive

Which of the following materials are biodegradable? Bamboo Straws, Lay's Chips Bag, Rabbit Waste, Foam Food Containers

Bamboo Straws and Rabbit Waste

What hazardous household waste symbol is this?

Corrosive

True or False: Earthworms are an example of decomposers and consumers

True

True or False: Banana peels and eggshells go in the landfill.

False, they go in the compost

Which of the following is an example of Natural Waste: paper bags, fallen branches, chocolate bar wrapper, paint

Fallen Branches

Which R is the last stage in the 5 Rs cycle?

Recycle

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

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

What is one advantage of composting?

produces rich fertilizer for the soil, reduces waste, helps the planet

True or False: Large pieces of metal can be recycled at the recycling station.

False

Materials that break down really quickly and come from ORGANIC and natural things are called ______ materials.

Biodegradable

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

True or False: You can throw car lead-batteries into the landfill.

False

Give me an example of a producer?

(varied) plants, grass, trees, leaves, roots, flowers

What hazardous household waste symbol is this?

Flammable

Which R of the 5 Rs is the following definition for? Reusing a material for another purpose

Repurpose

Which R describes the following example: choosing a wooden spoon in a restuarant instead of a plastic one

Refuse