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