Recycling Awareness Worksheet
A Grade 6 science worksheet to test knowledge of recycling practices, benefits, and common recyclable materials.
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Recycling Awareness
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of recycling and its importance.
1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling?
Reduces landfill waste
Saves energy
Increases pollution
Conserves natural resources
2. What does the universal recycling symbol typically indicate?
The item is trash
The item is recyclable
The item is dangerous
The item is biodegradable
1. Recycling helps reduce the amount of that goes into landfills.
2. Making new products from recycled materials often uses less than making them from raw materials.
3. , , and are common materials that can be recycled.
1. All types of plastic can be recycled.
True
False
2. Recycling helps protect wildlife habitats.
True
False
1. List three items you can recycle at home.
2. Why is it important to rinse out containers before recycling them?
Identify the symbol below and explain its meaning in the context of recycling.

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