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How to recycle all kinds of metals
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  • 1. Which of these metals is MOST commonly recycled?
A) Gold
B) Titanium
C) Platinum
D) Aluminum
  • 2. What is the FIRST step in recycling most metals?
A) Melting
B) Collection
C) Purification
D) Smelting
  • 3. Why is it important to recycle metals?
A) Reduces metal value
B) Increases mining activity
C) Conserves natural resources
D) Creates more landfills
  • 4. Which type of metal is often found in electronic waste (e-waste)?
A) Lead
B) Iron
C) Aluminum
D) Rare earth metals
  • 5. What is 'smelting' in the metal recycling process?
A) Compressing the metal
B) Extracting metal from ore
C) Sorting the metal
D) Cleaning the metal
  • 6. Which appliance contains a significant amount of recyclable steel?
A) Refrigerator
B) Television
C) Microwave (most parts are not steel)
D) Toaster
  • 7. What symbol indicates recyclable material, including metals?
A) A lightbulb
B) A skull and crossbones
C) The chasing arrows symbol
D) A dollar sign
  • 8. Why is sorting metal important before recycling?
A) To prevent contamination
B) To change its color
C) To hide it from view
D) To make it heavier
  • 9. What can happen if metals are NOT properly recycled and end up in landfills?
A) Air purification
B) Increased biodiversity
C) Plant growth
D) Soil and water contamination
  • 10. What is the purpose of shredding metals before recycling?
A) To increase surface area
B) To make them stronger
C) To polish them
D) To make them smaller, but decrease surface area
  • 11. Which of the following is a ferrous metal?
A) Brass
B) Aluminum
C) Copper
D) Steel
  • 12. What is the benefit of recycling steel?
A) Decreases water usage
B) Reduces iron ore mining
C) Increases air pollution
D) Increases the need for coal
  • 13. Which metal is commonly used in plumbing and is recyclable?
A) Magnesium
B) Tin
C) Nickel
D) Copper
  • 14. What is leaching in landfills?
A) When a magnetic current is created.
B) When harmful substances dissolve in water and flow into soil
C) When gas is turned into a liquid
D) When plantlife regrows in a landfill
  • 15. What's the best way to prepare metal cans for recycling?
A) Rinse them out.
B) Crush them.
C) Leave food and liquid inside.
D) Remove any labels, but do not rinse
  • 16. What hazard may be present in recycling old electronics?
A) Calcium
B) Protein
C) Sugar
D) Lead
  • 17. Which business recycles the most scrap metal?
A) Food Service
B) Retail
C) Healthcare
D) Automotive
  • 18. What is an alloy?
A) A chemical used to break down the metal
B) Pure metal
C) Mixture of metals.
D) Type of ore
  • 19. Why does melting metal reduce the carbon footprint?
A) Removes carbon already created.
B) Creates more carbon
C) Uses less energy than new production
D) Creates more landfills.
  • 20. What is a potential revenue stream for recycling metal?
A) Paying to store the metal.
B) Selling recycled metal.
C) Having to pay a fee for recycling.
D) Using toxic chemicals.
  • 21. How often can aluminum be recycled?
A) Twice
B) Once
C) Five times
D) Infinitely
  • 22. Which metal is used as rust resistance?
A) Lead
B) Iron
C) Zinc
D) Aluminum
  • 23. What safety equipment is needed to process scrap metal?
A) Bathing suit
B) Shorts and sandals
C) Gloves and eye protection.
D) No equipment is needed
  • 24. What should one do with aerosol cans prior to disposal?
A) Empty them completely
B) Throw them in the trash
C) Burn them
D) Puncture them
  • 25. Which of these cannot be recycled in typical recycling centers?
A) Batteries
B) Scrap metal
C) Steel food cans
D) Aluminum Cans
  • 26. How are cars recycled?
A) Incinerated
B) Crushed and smelted
C) They are sent to landfills
D) They are left to rust
  • 27. What is the result of over mining?
A) Reversal of climate change
B) Creation of new mountains
C) Increase of fertile soil
D) Destruction of ecosystems
  • 28. What does 'precycling' mean?
A) Reducing waste before it's created
B) Smelting metal
C) Melting metal
D) Dumping waste in a landfill
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