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