Composting Basics and Benefits

The video tutorial introduces composting as a form of recycling leftover food to create nutrient-rich soil. It follows the Smith family as they demonstrate the composting process, highlighting the benefits for the earth and gardens. The tutorial explains what materials can be composted and the steps involved, emphasizing the importance of composting in reducing landfill waste and enriching soil for plant growth.

What is the primary focus of today's lesson?

• Planting trees

• Composting leftover foods

• Saving water

• Recycling cans and bottles

What is the first step in the Smith family's composting process?

• Watering the compost pile

• Sorting leftovers

• Using a pitchfork

• Adding worms

Which of the following should not be added to a compost pile?

• Eggshells

• Coffee grounds

• Meat

• Vegetable scraps

What happens to the materials in the compost bin over time?

• They decompose

• They freeze

• They grow

• They evaporate

Why is compost beneficial for gardens?

• It repels animals

• It attracts insects

• It dries the soil

• It provides nutrients

What is the role of worms in a compost bin?

• To add moisture

• To dry the compost

• To eat the old food and speed up decomposition

• To freeze the compost

What is the final product of composting?

• New plants

• Clean water

• Fresh vegetables

• Rich dark soil

What is compost?

• A type of soil

• A type of fertilizer

• A mixture of decaying food and natural materials

• A chemical compound

Which of the following is a good item to compost?

• Plastic bottles

• Shredded lettuce

• Butter

• Glass jars

What should you do with leftover salad without dressing?

• Throw it in the trash

• Add it to the compost pile

• Store it in the fridge

• Feed it to pets