compost
Food scraps, leaves, and yard waste can become compost. This topic is part of Gardening within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 6 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
compost trivia questions
Compost is made from decomposed what?
Answer: Organic material
Bonus fact: Food scraps, leaves, and yard waste can become compost.
What organisms do most of the decomposition in compost?
Answer: Microorganisms
Bonus fact: Bacteria and fungi break down organic matter.
Why is turning a compost pile helpful?
Answer: It adds oxygen
Bonus fact: Aeration supports aerobic decomposers and speeds breakdown.
Which materials are appropriate for ordinary compost?
Answer: Food scraps and leaves
Bonus fact: Carbon-rich and nitrogen-rich organic materials balance a compost pile.
Why does turning a compost pile often speed decomposition?
Answer: It adds oxygen
Bonus fact: Aerobic decomposers work faster with adequate oxygen.
What gardening material made from decomposed organic matter is added to soil to improve it?
Answer: Compost
Bonus fact: Compost adds organic matter and nutrients and can improve soil structure.