A) 30:1 B) 10:1 C) 50:1 D) 1:1
A) Food scraps B) Water sources C) Carbon-rich materials D) Nitrogen-rich materials
A) Sawdust B) Nitrogen-rich materials C) Carbon-rich materials D) Paper products
A) Keeps the pile dry B) Reduces the pile size C) Provides oxygen for microbes D) Attracts beneficial insects
A) Like a wrung-out sponge B) Barely damp C) Completely dry D) Soaking wet
A) Attracts more pests B) Requires more space C) Requires no turning D) Faster decomposition
A) Vegetable peels B) Coffee grounds C) Meat scraps D) Grass clippings
A) Reduces moisture B) Decreases temperature C) Eliminates microbes D) Improves aeration
A) High temperatures for faster decomposition B) Composting without turning C) Composting only with 'greens' D) Composting in cold weather
A) Excessive heat B) Foul odor C) Slow decomposition D) Attracting flies
A) Slow decomposition B) Foul odor C) White mold D) High temperatures
A) Grass clippings B) Shredded paper C) Vegetable scraps D) Coffee grounds
A) Sawdust B) Shredded paper C) Dried leaves D) Grass clippings
A) Determine the pH B) Identify the microbes present C) Monitor the pile's temperature D) Measure moisture levels
A) Finished compost B) Nitrogen-rich materials C) Worm castings D) Carbon-rich materials
A) Improves soil structure B) Increases soil pH drastically C) Dries out the soil D) Attracts garden pests
A) Soil erosion B) Air pollution C) Water usage D) Landfill waste
A) Will make the compost too acidic B) Will slow down decomposition C) Attracts rodents D) May spread the disease
A) Composting with high heat B) Composting with worms C) Composting only with vegetables D) Composting in a tumbler
A) Mealworms B) Nightcrawlers C) Red wigglers D) Earthworms
A) 180-200°F (82-93°C) B) 60-80°F (16-27°C) C) 32-50°F (0-10°C) D) 130-160°F (54-71°C)
A) Layering brown and green materials directly on the soil. B) Composting in a sealed container. C) Composting using only kitchen scraps. D) Composting in a trench.
A) Lowers the pH B) Adds nitrogen C) Speeds up decomposition significantly D) Adds potassium
A) Worm bin B) Open bin C) Tumbler D) Airtight container
A) Every 2-3 days B) Once a month C) Never D) Once a week
A) Smaller particles decompose faster B) Particle size doesn't affect decomposition C) Larger particles decompose faster D) Only affects moisture retention
A) 6-12 months B) 1-2 weeks C) Over a year D) 1-3 months
A) The odor produced by compost B) The gases released during decomposition C) The solid finished compost D) Liquid that drains from the compost pile
A) Add more 'greens' B) Add more 'browns' C) Stop turning the pile D) Add more water
A) To deter pests B) To increase decomposition speed C) To prevent the pile from getting too hot D) To improve aeration |