Compost Quiz

What are the benefits of composting?

• Increasing waste, depleting soil, and increasing the need for chemical fertilizers.

• Reducing waste, enriching soil, and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.

• Creating more waste, degrading soil, and increasing the need for chemical fertilizers.

• Reducing waste, depleting soil, and increasing the need for chemical fertilizers.

How does composting benefit agriculture?

• Chemical fertilizers are more effective than composting for agriculture

• By providing a natural fertilizer that improves soil health, increases crop yields, and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

• Composting leads to soil degradation and reduced crop yields

• Composting has no effect on agriculture

Composting helps to reduce ________ waste.

• metal

• plastic

• electronic

• organic

What is the main purpose of composting?

• Recycling organic waste and creating nutrient-rich soil amendment.

• Creating clean water.

• Generating electricity.

• Reducing landfill waste.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of composting?

• Contributes to air pollution

• Conserves water resources

• Improves soil fertility

• Reduces landfill waste

What type of waste can be composted?

• Electronic waste

• Metal waste

• Organic waste

• Plastic waste

Compost can be used as a natural ________.

• paint

• fertilizer

• insecticide

• fuel

What is the ideal carbon to nitrogen ratio for composting?

• 40:1

• 10:1

• 20:1

• 3:1

Which of the following is an example of a GREEN?

• Cardboard

• Orange peel

• Leaf

• Newspaper