Practice Activity 2: Compost Experiment (9.2) - 📘 Chapter: Pollution and Waste Management

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Question 1.
What is composting?
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Think about waste that comes from food!
Question 2.
Name one type of material that decomposes quickly.
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What do we throw away from our meals?
3Question 3.
What does composting do?
- A: It increases landfill waste
- B: It turns organic waste into compost
- C: It promotes plastic usage
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Think about the benefits of reducing waste.
4Question 4.
True or False: Paper waste decomposes faster than plastic waste.
- True
- False
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Consider the natural breakdown of materials.
Question 5.
If a compost bin has a temperature of 150°F and 30% moisture level, what does this indicate about its microbial activity? Suggest ways to improve composting efficiency.
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What do microorganisms need for optimal activity?
Question 6.
You are provided with organic, paper, and plastic waste for a compost experiment. How would you structure a report on your findings, including types of data collected?
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Consider creating charts or graphs to visualize your data.

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