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Composting

The basics of composing.

  1.  
    What is the definition of "decompostion"?
  2.  
    What is the definition of "compost"?
  3.  
    What is the definition of "bacteria"?
  4.  
    What is the definition of "humus"?
  5.  
    What is the definition of "organic"?
  6.  
    Why are we composting?
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Composting (Answer Key)

The basics of composing.

  1.  
    What is the definition of "decompostion"?
    when organic materials breakdown and decay.
  2.  
    What is the definition of "compost"?
    1.decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer.
  3.  
    What is the definition of "bacteria"?
    Single celled organisms that feed on organic matter.
  4.  
    What is the definition of "humus"?
    the organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of plants and other organic materials and later used to fertilize plants.
  5.  
    What is the definition of "organic"?
    Living matter: plants, food, people, animals.
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    Why are we composting?
    To use the Humus from the compost to fertilize our school garden.

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