Taking Charge of Waste – Revision
Observation & Recording
Waste is produced in homes, schools and markets every day.
Some waste is biodegradable like fruit peels and leaves.
Some waste is non-biodegradable like plastic and glass.
We should separate waste into different bins. Compost can be made from kitchen waste.
1. Where is waste produced?
At homes, schools and markets.
2. What is biodegradable waste?
Waste that decomposes naturally.
3. Give one example of biodegradable waste.
Fruit peels.
4. What is non-biodegradable waste?
Waste that does not decompose easily.
5. Give one example of non-biodegradable waste.
Plastic.
6. Why should we separate waste?
To recycle and manage it properly.
7. What can be made from kitchen waste?
Compost.
8. What colour bin is used for wet waste?
Green bin.
9. What colour bin is used for dry waste?
Blue bin.
10. What lesson do we learn?
We should manage waste responsibly.
Identification & Reporting
1. What does Reduce mean?
To use less.
2. What does Reuse mean?
To use again.
3. What does Recycle mean?
To make new items from old waste.
4. What is compost?
Natural fertilizer from waste.
5. What causes pollution?
Improper waste disposal.
6. What attracts mosquitoes?
Stagnant waste and water.
7. What type of waste is glass?
Non-biodegradable.
8. Name one recyclable material.
Paper.
9. What is landfill?
A place where waste is dumped.
10. Why is segregation important?
To manage waste properly.
Discovery of Facts
1. Why should we avoid plastic?
It does not decompose easily.
2. Why is compost useful?
It improves soil fertility.
3. Why should waste not be burned?
It causes air pollution.
4. Why should we recycle?
To save resources.
5. Why is cleanliness important?
It prevents diseases.
6. Why do we need dustbins?
To collect waste safely.
7. Why is reducing waste helpful?
It reduces pollution.
8. Why should we keep surroundings clean?
To stay healthy.
9. Why is landfill harmful?
It pollutes land and water.
10. What is the message of the lesson?
We must take responsibility for waste management.