Composting Quiz

What did the family buy that is said in the transcript?

• A rotating compost bin

• A pony

• A new car

• A garden hose

What is the purpose of the rotating part of the compost bin?

• To make it look interesting

• To allow it to get aeration

• To make it easier to move

• To keep it warm

What is compost mostly made from?

• Plastic and metal

• Biodegradable things

• Rocks and minerals

• Water and sand

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the result of decomposing biodegradable materials in compost?

• A foul smell

• Nutrient-rich organic material

• A pile of waste

• A dry powder

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How did the tone of the speaker seem when speaking about the compost bin?

• Disappointed

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Confused

What does the speaker mean about the elements on the Periodic table?

• They are all equally important

• Some are more important than others

• Only a few are useful

• They are mostly unknown

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What is the speaker's attitude towards composting?

• Skeptical

• Enthusiastic

• Uninterested

• Critical

What type of molecules are known to be organic?

• Molecules containing hydrogen

• Molecules containing oxygen

• Molecules containing carbon

• Molecules containing nitrogen

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Which of the following does NOT have carbon?

• Graphite

• Diamond

• Water

• Charcoal

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following is NOT a carbon reservoir explained in the text?

• Rocks and fossil fuels

• Living organisms

• The atmosphere

• The sun