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Compost Ingredients

Test your knowledge about the ingredients used in composting.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a suitable ingredient for composting?

  1. Food scraps
  2. Yard waste
  3. Paper products
  4. Plastic bags
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the ideal ratio of green to brown materials for composting?

  1. 1:1
  2. 2:1
  3. 3:1
  4. 4:1
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a good source of nitrogen for composting?

  1. Grass clippings
  2. Leaves
  3. Coffee grounds
  4. Wood chips
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a good source of carbon for composting?

  1. Straw
  2. Sawdust
  3. Wood chips
  4. Paper products
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the ideal temperature range for composting?

  1. 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. 100-120 degrees Fahrenheit
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How often should you turn your compost pile?

  1. Once a week
  2. Twice a week
  3. Every day
  4. Never
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to tell if your compost is ready?

  1. It looks dark and crumbly
  2. It smells like fresh soil
  3. It has a pH of 7
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the benefits of using compost?

  1. It improves soil structure
  2. It adds nutrients to the soil
  3. It helps to retain moisture in the soil
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the things that you can compost?

  1. Food scraps
  2. Yard waste
  3. Paper products
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the things that you should NOT compost?

  1. Meat
  2. Dairy products
  3. Diseased plants
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to store compost?

  1. In a covered bin
  2. In a pile in the yard
  3. In a plastic bag
  4. None of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How long does it take for compost to decompose?

  1. 1-2 months
  2. 3-6 months
  3. 6-12 months
  4. 12-18 months
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to use compost?

  1. Spread it on your lawn or garden
  2. Mix it into your potting soil
  3. Use it as a mulch
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the environmental benefits of composting?

  1. It reduces the amount of waste that goes to landfills
  2. It helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  3. It improves soil quality
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the economic benefits of composting?

  1. It can save you money on fertilizer
  2. It can help you grow healthier plants
  3. It can increase the value of your home
  4. All of the above
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