Compost is decomposed organic material. Compost is made with material such as leaves, shredded twigs, and kitchen scraps from plants. Composting is also a good way to recycle leaves and other yard waste.
1. Which of the following substances will not be converted to compost when added in a composting pit?
a. Waste paper
b. Fruit and vegetable peels
c. Human and animal excreta
d. Plastic bags
2. Polythene and plastic
a. Are not harmful
b. Are non biodegradable and harmful
c. Are non biodegradable and not harmful
d. Are biodegradable and harmful
3. Biodegredable waste
a. Do not decompose
b. Accumulate in the environment
c. Causes bio magnification
d. Decomposes in nature
4. Which of the following is correct regarding disposal of waste by land filling?
a. Economical method
b. Preferred in low lying areas
c. Foul gases are not produced
d. Separation of different types of waste not required
5.The process of decomposition of biodegradable solid waste by earthworms is called ________
a. Land fills
b. Shredding
c. Vermi-composting
d. Composting
