Recycling Basics Worksheet
An 8th-grade science worksheet covering the importance, process, and types of recycling, aligned with NGSS standards.
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Recycling Basics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work where applicable.
1. Which of the following is NOT a primary benefit of recycling?
Reduces landfill waste
Conserves natural resources
Increases air pollution
Saves energy
2. What symbol is universally recognized for recycling?
A tree
A water droplet
A trash can
3. The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects is called .
4. Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to .
5. Products made from recycled materials often require less to produce than those made from virgin materials.
6. All types of plastic can be recycled in the same way.
True
False
7. Composting is a form of recycling organic waste.
True
False
8. Explain the difference between 'reduce,' 'reuse,' and 'recycle.'
Match the recyclable material with its common recycled product.
9. Glass bottles
a. Newspaper, cardboard
10. Plastic containers
b. New bottles, jars
11. Aluminum cans
c. Park benches, playground equipment
12. Paper
d. New cans, foil
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