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    Emily always buys fresh fruits and vegetables in bulk. She rarely buys packaged food. She is trying to help the environment by:

    • Reducing
    • Reusing
    • Recycling
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This quiz focuses on the three Rs of environmental conservation: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, highlighting everyday actions that contribute to sustainability.

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  • 2. 
    Alex always separates glass, plastic, metal and paper containers and throws them away in different bins. He is trying to help the environment by: - ProProfs

    Alex always separates glass, plastic, metal and paper containers and throws them away in different bins. He is trying to help the environment by:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Recycling
    Explanation
    Alex is helping the environment by recycling. Recycling involves the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials. By separating glass, plastic, metal, and paper containers and throwing them away in different bins, Alex is ensuring that these materials can be recycled and used again, instead of ending up in landfills. This reduces the need for extracting and producing new raw materials, conserves energy, and reduces pollution, ultimately benefiting the environment.

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  • 3. 
    John always thinks if he really needs to buy things before buying them. He tries to help the environment by: - ProProfs

    John always thinks if he really needs to buy things before buying them. He tries to help the environment by:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Reducing
    Explanation
    John is helping the environment by reducing his consumption and considering whether he truly needs to buy things before making a purchase. This approach helps to minimize waste and conserve resources. By reducing his consumption, John is actively contributing to the reduction of environmental impact and promoting sustainability.

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  • 4. 
    Joan put the sandwiches she had made for the picnic in a plastic container that had come with the groceries and she hadn't thrown it away. She is protecting the environment by: - ProProfs

    Joan put the sandwiches she had made for the picnic in a plastic container that had come with the groceries and she hadn't thrown it away. She is protecting the environment by:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Reusing
    Explanation
    Joan is protecting the environment by reusing the plastic container that came with the groceries instead of throwing it away. By reusing the container, she is reducing the amount of waste that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Reusing items is an effective way to minimize the consumption of resources and reduce environmental impact.

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  • 5. 
    Matt keeps his tools in a metal cookies container. He tries to help the environment by: - ProProfs

    Matt keeps his tools in a metal cookies container. He tries to help the environment by:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Reusing
    Explanation
    Matt keeps his tools in a metal cookies container, which shows that he is reusing the container instead of throwing it away. By reusing the container, he is reducing waste and minimizing his impact on the environment. This is a sustainable practice that helps to conserve resources and reduce the need for new materials to be produced.

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  • 6. 
    Al didn't dump his broken TV and computer in the garbage, instead, he took them to the recycling depot. What did he do?  - ProProfs

    Al didn't dump his broken TV and computer in the garbage, instead, he took them to the recycling depot. What did he do? 

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Recycling
    Explanation
    Al recycled his broken TV and computer by taking them to the recycling depot. Recycling refers to the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials, reducing the need for new raw materials and minimizing waste. By choosing to recycle his broken electronics instead of disposing of them in the garbage, Al is contributing to environmental sustainability and promoting the conservation of resources.

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  • 7. 
    Janet keeps beans in a jam jar. She is: - ProProfs

    Janet keeps beans in a jam jar. She is:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Reusing
    Explanation
    Janet keeping beans in a jam jar suggests that she is reusing the jar instead of throwing it away after its initial use. By reusing the jar, Janet is reducing waste and giving it a second purpose, which is an environmentally friendly practice. Recycling would involve breaking down the jar to create a new product, but since Janet is not doing that, the answer is reusing.

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  • 8. 
    Anne never drives to work. She always takes the public transportation. She tries to protect the environment by: - ProProfs

    Anne never drives to work. She always takes the public transportation. She tries to protect the environment by:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Reducing
    Explanation
    Anne is protecting the environment by reducing her carbon footprint. By choosing to take public transportation instead of driving to work, she is reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution that would have been generated by her car. This action helps to conserve energy and resources, as well as decrease traffic congestion and noise pollution. By reducing her reliance on personal vehicles, Anne is making a positive impact on the environment and promoting sustainable transportation options.

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  • 9. 
    Roy never buys garbage bags. He always puts his garbage in plastic shopping bags that come with grocery shopping. He tries to protect the environment by: - ProProfs

    Roy never buys garbage bags. He always puts his garbage in plastic shopping bags that come with grocery shopping. He tries to protect the environment by:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Reusing
    Explanation
    Roy is protecting the environment by reusing plastic shopping bags instead of buying separate garbage bags. This helps in reducing waste as he is not adding to the plastic waste by purchasing additional garbage bags. Reusing the shopping bags also reduces the need for producing more plastic bags, which in turn helps conserve resources and energy. By reusing the bags, Roy is practicing a sustainable behavior that minimizes his impact on the environment.

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  • 10. 
    Mary takes her empty wine bottles back to the liquor store and gets $0.05 for each. She is also helping the environment by: - ProProfs

    Mary takes her empty wine bottles back to the liquor store and gets $0.05 for each. She is also helping the environment by:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Recycling
    Explanation
    Mary is helping the environment by recycling. Recycling involves converting waste materials into reusable materials, reducing the need for new resources to be extracted or produced. By taking her empty wine bottles back to the liquor store, Mary is ensuring that they are properly recycled and transformed into new products, instead of ending up in landfills or being disposed of in a harmful way. This reduces the environmental impact of waste disposal and promotes a more sustainable approach to resource management.

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  • 11. 
    Nicole doesn't get plastic shopping bags at the store. Instead, she uses her own reusable fabric shopping bag. She protects the environment by: - ProProfs

    Nicole doesn't get plastic shopping bags at the store. Instead, she uses her own reusable fabric shopping bag. She protects the environment by:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Reducing
    Explanation
    Nicole protects the environment by reducing the amount of plastic shopping bags she uses. By using her own reusable fabric shopping bag instead, she avoids contributing to the waste and pollution caused by single-use plastic bags. This helps to conserve resources and reduce the environmental impact of plastic production and disposal.

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  • 12. 
    Jennifer doesn't need to buy a water bottle. She can still use the disposable plastic water bottles she has at home. She can ……….. them. - ProProfs

    Jennifer doesn't need to buy a water bottle. She can still use the disposable plastic water bottles she has at home. She can ……….. them.

    • Reduce

    • Reuse

    • Recycle

    Correct Answer
    A. Reuse
    Explanation
    Jennifer doesn't need to buy a water bottle because she can still use the disposable plastic water bottles she has at home. By reusing them, she can continue to use the bottles multiple times instead of throwing them away after a single use. This helps to reduce waste and minimize the need for buying new water bottles.

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  • 13. 
    Paul has some T-shirts that are too old to wear or donate, so he uses them as rags for dusting and cleaning. He is helping the environment by: - ProProfs

    Paul has some T-shirts that are too old to wear or donate, so he uses them as rags for dusting and cleaning. He is helping the environment by:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Reusing
    Explanation
    Paul is helping the environment by reusing the old T-shirts as rags for dusting and cleaning instead of throwing them away. Reusing items helps to reduce waste and the need for new products to be produced, which in turn reduces the consumption of resources and the energy required for manufacturing. By reusing the T-shirts, Paul is extending their lifespan and minimizing their environmental impact.

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  • 14. 
    Raymond has set all his billings to come to him online. He doesn't receive any bills on paper. He is trying to protect the environment by: - ProProfs

    Raymond has set all his billings to come to him online. He doesn't receive any bills on paper. He is trying to protect the environment by:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Reducing
    Explanation
    Raymond is protecting the environment by reducing the amount of paper waste. By opting for online billings, he eliminates the need for physical bills to be printed and mailed to him. This reduces the consumption of paper and the energy required for printing and transportation. It also minimizes the amount of waste generated from discarded paper bills. Overall, Raymond's choice to receive bills online contributes to the reduction of environmental impact.

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  • 15. 
    Many people like to drive big vehicles (for example: trucks and SUVs), but Sonya prefers to drive small vehicles, because they are more environmentally friendly. Therefore, she tries to protect the environment by: - ProProfs

    Many people like to drive big vehicles (for example: trucks and SUVs), but Sonya prefers to drive small vehicles, because they are more environmentally friendly. Therefore, she tries to protect the environment by:

    • Reducing

    • Reusing

    • Recycling

    Correct Answer
    A. Reducing
    Explanation
    Sonya tries to protect the environment by reducing. This means that she is actively trying to decrease her consumption and usage of resources that may harm the environment. By choosing to drive small vehicles instead of big ones, she is reducing her carbon footprint and minimizing the amount of fuel and emissions produced. This action aligns with her belief that smaller vehicles are more environmentally friendly.

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  • 16. 

    Mr. Idiot and his family don't care about the environment very much. Last weekend they had a picnic in the park. After their picnic, they left their garbage on the grass and went home. That is a terrible thing to do. What do you think the police should NOT do with Mr. Idiot's family? 

    • They should encourage them.

    • They should discourage them.

    • They should punish them.

    • They should fine them.

    Correct Answer
    A. They should encourage them.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "They should discourage them." Mr. Idiot and his family displayed irresponsible behavior by leaving their garbage in the park, which is harmful to the environment. Encouraging them would imply supporting their actions, which is not appropriate. Instead, the police should discourage such behavior and educate them about the importance of environmental responsibility.

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  • 17. 

    Mr. Idiot usually smokes on the street. He enjoys smoking. He believes it is good for his health, and it is also good for the environment, especially because after he finishes smoking, he throws his cigarette buts on the sidewalk. That is a terrible to do, isn't it? It is called

    • Dumping

    • Littering

    • Vandalising

    Correct Answer
    A. Littering
    Explanation
    Littering refers to the act of leaving trash or waste in public spaces, such as throwing cigarette butts on the sidewalk. It is considered a terrible thing to do because it pollutes the environment and can harm wildlife. Mr. Idiot's behavior of throwing his cigarette butts on the sidewalk is an example of littering.

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  • 18. 

    Mrs. Idiot is Mr. Idiot's wife. She loves potato chips. She eats a lot of them. She believes potato chips are good for her health, and also good for the environment, because each time after she eats potato chips outside home, she lets the plastic package (wrapper) blow in the air and land anywhere it wants, maybe on the street, on the sidewalk, on the grass, on the beach, etc. She does a terrible thing, doesn't she? It is called:

    • Dumping

    • Littering

    • Vandalising

    Correct Answer
    A. Littering
    Explanation
    Littering refers to the act of disposing of waste improperly, such as throwing trash on the ground instead of in a designated trash bin. In this scenario, Mrs. Idiot is littering by letting the plastic package from the potato chips blow in the air and land anywhere it wants. This action not only contributes to the pollution of the environment but also shows a lack of consideration for keeping public spaces clean.

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  • 19. 

    Last month, Idiots' refrigerator broke down. It was an old fridge, so it wasn't worth repairing. Mr. Idiot bought a new fridge and had to get rid of the old one. He knew that he couldn't throw the fridge in the garbage bin because it was too big to fit there. Therefore, he put the fridge on the back of his truck and took it somewhere far outside the city. Then he put it down on the ground beside the road and left it there. That was an absolutely terrible thing to do, wasn't it? It is against the law. It's called:

    • Dumping

    • Littering

    • Vandalising

    Correct Answer
    A. Dumping
    Explanation
    Dumping refers to the act of disposing of waste or unwanted items in an improper or illegal manner, such as leaving them in public spaces or outside designated disposal areas. In this scenario, Mr. Idiot's actions of putting the old fridge on the ground beside the road and leaving it there without proper disposal or recycling options can be considered as dumping. This is against the law and an irresponsible way of getting rid of the old fridge.

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  • 20. 

    Last summer, Idiot's Family were coming back from a camping trip. They had three huge bags full of garbage. Of course, among the garbage there were a lot of recyclable items, but they didn't care. They just needed to get rid of the bags. They didn't feel like looking for a garbage bin to throw their bags away there, Therefore, they just stopped the car beside the road, took the bags out of the car and threw them on the ground. Then they took off and left the bags full of garbage there. That was an absolutely terrible thing to do, wasn't it? That is against the law. It's called:

    • Dumping

    • Littering

    • Vandalising

    Correct Answer
    A. Dumping
    Explanation
    Dumping is the correct answer because it refers to the act of disposing of waste illegally or irresponsibly, such as throwing garbage bags on the ground instead of using proper disposal methods. This action is against the law and shows a lack of concern for the environment. Littering and vandalizing may also imply similar actions, but dumping specifically relates to the illegal disposal of waste.

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  • 21. 

    Idiboy is Mr. Idiot's son. He is 15 years old. He enjoys damaging peoples properties, smashing shop windows and windows of peoples homes, scratching people's cars and poking people's car tyres. Maybe his father, Mr. Idiot has taught him to do so. Maybe Mr. Idiot himself did the same things when he was younger. What Idiboy does is called:

    • Dumping

    • Littering

    • Vandalising

    Correct Answer
    A. Vandalising
    Explanation
    Idiboy's actions of damaging people's properties, smashing shop windows, scratching cars, and poking car tires are considered acts of vandalism. Vandalism refers to the deliberate destruction, defacement, or damage of someone else's property without their consent. It is likely that Idiboy has learned this behavior from his father, Mr. Idiot, or has been influenced by his father's past actions.

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  • 22. 

    When Idiot's family were having a picnic in the park last weekend, Idiboy broke two park benched, stepped on the flowers in the garden and ruined them, scratched the picnic table and broke some tree branches just for fun. That is called:

    • Dumping

    • Littering

    • Vandalising

    Correct Answer
    A. Vandalising
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Vandalising." Vandalising refers to the act of intentionally damaging or destroying public or private property. In this scenario, Idiboy's actions of breaking benches, stepping on flowers, scratching the picnic table, and breaking tree branches for fun can be categorized as vandalism.

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  • 23. 
    What do you see in this picture? - ProProfs

    What do you see in this picture?

    • Dumping

    • Littering

    • Vandalising

    Correct Answer
    A. Dumping
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Dumping." In the picture, we can see a scene where waste or garbage is being discarded in an improper or unauthorized manner. This act of dumping refers to the illegal or irresponsible disposal of waste materials, which can harm the environment and pose health risks.

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  • 24. 
    What do you see in this picture? - ProProfs

    What do you see in this picture?

    • Dumping

    • Littering

    • Vandalising

    Correct Answer
    A. Vandalising
    Explanation
    In the given picture, there is evidence of vandalism. Vandalism refers to the deliberate destruction or damage of property, often done as an act of rebellion or for personal satisfaction. The presence of graffiti or other forms of defacement in the picture suggests that someone has intentionally vandalized the area.

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  • 25. 
    What do you see in this picture? - ProProfs

    What do you see in this picture?

    • Dumping

    • Littering

    • Vandalising

    Correct Answer
    A. Littering
    Explanation
    In this picture, we can see someone throwing trash or waste materials inappropriately, which is known as littering. Littering refers to the act of disposing of garbage or waste in public places instead of using proper disposal methods. It is considered irresponsible and harmful to the environment as it can pollute the surroundings, harm wildlife, and create an unsightly appearance.

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