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