THROW AWAY SOCIETY (Grade 4-6)

Do you know what the term "THROW-AWAY-SOCIETY" means? The questions below will help you realize just how much we are throwing away. See how much you know about our "throw-away-society.

1. How much garbage do you think a typical American family of four is responsible for in one week? (This includes our individual share of commercial waste.)

A. about 20 pounds
B. 50 pounds
C. 80-150 pounds
D. 250 pounds
2. How much garbage is that for each person for one day?
A. 1 pound
B. 3-4 pounds
C. over 10 pounds
D. 22 pounds
3. What fraction of our garbage is paper?
A. 1/10
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. 3/4
4. How many pounds of glass do you think you use in one year?
A. 50 pounds
B. 150 pounds
C. 500 pounds
D. 1000 pounds
5. What does RECYCLE mean?
A. to burn
B. to make into new product
C. to break down
D. to throw away
6. What does BIODEGRADABLE mean?
A. burn
B. use again
C. break down or rot
D. throw away
7. How much paper does a family of four throw away in a week?
A. 20 pounds
B. 6 pounds
C. 10 pounds
D. 60 pounds
8. How much food (scraps) does a family of four throw away in a week?
A. 50-60 pounds
B. 5-10 pounds
C. 10-15 pounds
D. 25-30 pounds
9. Which of the following materials found in your garbage, can be both recycled or composted?
A. paper
B. food
C. metal
D. all of these
10. Which of these is NOT toxic (poisonous)?
A. nail polish remover
B. vinegar
C. furniture polish
D. weed killer

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