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Composting and Its Benefits

Composting and Its Benefits

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Life Skills

1st - 3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

Created by

Ethan Morris

Used 1+ times

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The video introduces composting, explaining its process and benefits. Composting involves mixing green and brown organic matter, which decomposes into nutrient-rich soil. It reduces landfill waste, methane emissions, and leachate production. The video details what can be composted and emphasizes source separation. Composting supports a sustainable food cycle, turning waste into resources for growing food.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main types of organic matter used in composting?

Red and yellow organic matter

Green and brown organic matter

Black and white organic matter

Green and blue organic matter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tiny creatures help in the breakdown of compost?

Ants and beetles

Butterflies and bees

Spiders and flies

Worms and bacteria

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What harmful gas is produced by food scraps in landfills?

Methane

Nitrogen

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is leachate, and why is it harmful?

A type of compost that enriches soil

A toxic sludge that can contaminate water

A gas that helps in plant growth

A fertilizer used in agriculture

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is source separation important in composting?

To mix all waste together

To keep food scraps separate from other waste

To ensure all waste is burned

To reduce the size of landfills

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following can be composted?

Metal cans

Apple cores

Plastic bottles

Glass jars

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should not be put in the compost bucket?

Bread

Plastic

Carrots

Eggshells

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