YEAR 6 Science

Waste In The Environment Activity sheet

Name:

Year:

Date:

Activity:
1. Group the picture into the appropriate box.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

metal organic waste paper

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Waste In The Environment Activity sheet

2. Group the picture into the appropriate box.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

glass plastic chemical waste

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Waste In The Environment Activity sheet

3. Group the picture into the appropriate box.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

solid liquid gaseous

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Waste In The Environment Activity sheet
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Waste In The Environment Activity sheet

Evaluation:

Circle the correct answers.

1. Which of the following are examples of waste?

I. Smoke and dust from open burning

II. Toxic chemical wastes from factories
III. Insecticides and pesticides from farms
IV. Rotten fruits and vegetables form food stalls

A. I and III
B. II and IV
C. I, II and III
D. I,II,III and IV

2. What is meant by waste material?

A. Things that we no longer use

B. Things that we have in excess
C. Things that we can reuse and recycle
D. Things that we can keep for a long period

3. Which of the following are waste materials that are disposed of into the
environment?

I. Paper
II. Glass
III. Metal
IV. Chemical waste

A. I, II, III
B. I, III, IV
C. II, III, IV
D. I, II, III, IV
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Waste In The Environment Activity sheet

Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.

chemical wastes Organic waste waste material open burning

1. Any unwanted material that is disposed of is considered as a

_________________.

2. ________________ include leftover food, decaying fruits and vegetables.

3. Wastes from factories include _______________ and poisonous smoke.

4. Wastes from motor vehicles and _______________ include smoke and dust.

Choose True or False for the statements below.

1. We dispose waste in the form of solid, liquid or gas.

True False

2. Solid wastes include chemicals, detergent, oil and sewage.

True False

3. Rubbish thrown into drains and rivers pollute our air.

True False

4. Some plastic materials give out toxic gases when burned.

True False

5. Waste is any material that can be recycled.

True False