Composting is the process of breaking down organic materials, such as food scraps and yard waste, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment called compost, through natural decomposition.
MCQs
1. Which of the following items can you put in a compost bin?
A) Plastic bags
B) Glass bottles
C) Fruit peels
D) Metal cans
2. Why is composting good for the environment?
A) It uses a lot of water
B) It reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills
C) It increases greenhouse gas emissions
D) It requires chemical fertilizers
3. What happens if you put meat in your compost bin?
A) It speeds up the composting process
B) It can attract pests and cause bad odors
C) It turns into compost overnight
D) It helps grow plants directly
4. Which of the following is a benefit of using compost in a garden?
A) It can harm plant roots
B) It decreases soil nutrients
C) It helps soil retain moisture
D) It attracts harmful insects
Fill in The Blanks
Choose from These Words: nutrient-rich, landfills, soil.
1. Composting is the process of turning food scraps and yard waste into ___________ soil.
2. Composting helps to reduce waste going to ___________.
3. Composting is a way to turn food scraps and yard waste into ___________.
True / False
1. Composting is a way to turn organic materials into nutrient-rich soil (True / False)
2. Only food scraps can be used in composting (True / False)
3. Composting helps reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfills (True / False)
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