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Multiple choice biology garbage in, garbage out recycling of paper ways to reduce non degradable garbage recycling plastic waste thermocol reduce, recycle, reuse

To minimise garbage we should

  1. Recycle paper

  2. Use vermicomposting at home and deal with our kitchen waste

  3. Insist on the use of paper bags

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • The paper can be recycled in order to minimize waste production.
  • Vermicomposting is the process in which the earthworms are used for the breakdown of the organic matter and production of compost. 
  • The paper bags are biodegradable and recyclable materials and so the use of these materials should be increased. 
Thus, the correct answer is option D. 
Multiple choice biology garbage in, garbage out recycling of paper ways to reduce non degradable garbage recycling plastic waste thermocol reduce, recycle, reuse

During recycling of paper, paper is broken down into

  1. Cellulose

  2. Plastic

  3. Screens

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The process of waste paper recycling involves mixing of used paper with water and chemicals to break it down. It is then chopped  and heated, which breaks it down further into strands of cellulose, a type of organic plant material; this resulting mixture is called as pulp or slurry. It is strained through screens, which remove any glue or plastic that may still be in the mixture then cleaned, de-inked, bleached, and mixed with water. Then it can be made into new recycled paper or other products.

So, the correct answer is 'Cellulose'

Multiple choice biology garbage in, garbage out recycling of paper ways to reduce non degradable garbage recycling plastic waste thermocol reduce, recycle, reuse

......... of paper is made up of trees.

  1. 50%

  2. 10%

  3. 95%

  4. 5%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Paper is made from the cellulose fibres which are obtained from the wood of the trees. The cellulose fibres are converted to pulp. This pulp is treated with various chemicals and then dried to form the sheets of paper. There are substances like lignin in the wood of trees which results in the paper to become yellow and brittle over some time. So, the yield from the trees for paper production is about 95%. 

Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

Multiple choice biology garbage in, garbage out recycling of paper ways to reduce non degradable garbage recycling plastic waste thermocol reduce, recycle, reuse

Every ton of paper recycled saves

  1. More than 3.3 cubic yards of landfills

  2. Less than 3.3 cubic yards of landfills

  3. Garden

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Every ton of paper recycled saves more than 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space, and if measured by weight, more paper is recovered for recycling than plastic, aluminum, and glass combined. And according to EPA, by recycling one ton of paper 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil can be saved.
So, the correct answer is option A.
Multiple choice biology garbage in, garbage out recycling of paper ways to reduce non degradable garbage recycling plastic waste thermocol reduce, recycle, reuse

Newspaper is considered as a lower grade paper because

  1. It cannot be recycled

  2. It has been already recycled numerous times

  3. It contains less amount of cellulose

  4. It contains large amount of cellulose
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Newspaper fibers are short and degrade with each recycling cycle, making them lower grade compared to virgin paper or high-quality recycled paper.

Multiple choice biology garbage in, garbage out recycling of paper ways to reduce non degradable garbage recycling plastic waste thermocol reduce, recycle, reuse

Which of the following categorizes papers in different grade?

  1. EPA

  2. WHO

  3. IUCN

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

EPA also known as Environmental Protection Agency categorizes papers in five different grades. These are old corrugated containers, mixed paper, old newspapers, high grade deinked paper, pulp substitutes.

So, the correct answer is option A. 

Multiple choice biology garbage in, garbage out recycling of paper ways to reduce non degradable garbage recycling plastic waste thermocol reduce, recycle, reuse

Recycling of material provides

  1. Environmental benefits

  2. Economic benefits

  3. None of the above

  4. Both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. It provides various benefits.
Economic benefits:
  • It saves money.
  • It creates jobs and generates revenue.
  • It acts as a promising industry.
Environmental benefits:
  • It reduces pollution because trash isn’t being burned and manufacturers can reuse materials instead of creating new ones which are more energy efficient.
  • It conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and mineral.
  • It reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change.
  • It leads to sustain the environment for future generations.
So, the correct answer is option D.