hmp- composting quiz question 1. which of the following should not be put into a compost pile mango,...
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HMP- composting quiz
Question 1.
Which of the following should not be put into a compost pile
Mango , melon, milk, corn, grass, meat, coconut shell and rice.
Question 3
How often should a compost pile be wet.
Once a weekOnce Every dayOnce every six monthsThree times a day when there is no rain
Question 4
Which of the following would cause a compost to give off leachate
Too much sawdustToo much waterToo much airToo much dried leaves
Question 5. Ready to use compost looks like which of the following a Black and hot b Dark brown and crumbly c Sticky and brown d yellowish brown and hot
True or false 1.
Keeping your compost properly sealed and not opening it for some months will help your compost to breakdown faster.
Answer. 1. False
A compose pile should not be sealed. Micro-organisms need air to survive. You will also have to open it to supply water & food.
2. Which of the following will tell you that your compost is breaking down well
a. the presence of centipedes and worms
b. cold temperature in the centre of the compost
c. Incineration
Question 3
Which process best describes incineration.
A. FoggingB. SprayingC. Adding fertilizersD. Burning
Question 4.Which of the following 2 does compost help to do
a. Add nutrients to the soil
b. Add essential chemicals to the soil
c. Prevent soil erosion
d. Prevent worms in the garden
Question 6 What is the meaning of GSWMA
A. Grenada Solid Water Management Association.
B. Grenada sewerage and waste authorityC. Grenada Solid Waste Management
Authority
Question7.What is the name of the endangered bird living near the Perseverance landfill
A The parrot
B The connie
C Grenada Dove
D The Pigeon
Question 8. Compost piles heat up because:
A. They concentrate on the sun’s
energy
B. Farmers set them on fire
C. Of the activity of micro-organisms present in the compost.
D. All of the above.
Answer 8.
C. Compost piles heat up because of the activity of micro-organisms present in the compost.
Question 9. Compost in a pile is finished when:
A. The pile no longer heats up after turning it over
B. The material is rich crumbly brown
C. The odour of the material is a sweet earthy smell
D. All of the above.
Question 10. Which of the following best describes composting?
A. The creation of fertilizer
B. Recycling of waste
C. The natural process of decomposition and recycling of organic material
D. The adding of mulch around trees
Question 11. Which of the following will slow down decomposition in a compost?
A. Lawn grass clippings
B. Bamboo
C. Shrubs
D. Saw dust
Question 12. How often should your compost be turned?
A. Once a week
B. Every day
C. Every other day
D. Once per month
Q. 14. What percentage of waste generated by households in Grenada is organic?
A. 15- 20%
B. 25-30%
C. 45-50%
D. 75-90%
Q. 15 Compost serves to benefit The soil in all the following ways except one. Name that one.
A. Soil Texture
B. Moisture content
C. Nutrient Balance
D. Preventing Evaporation
E. Sugar content.
Question 16 Which of the following two will cause a compost pile to give off a bad smell?
A. Meat
B. Green grass
C. Too much water
D. Too little water
Question 17. Green material and kitchen waste in a compost is needed for which of the following?
A. To speed up the breaking down process of organic material
B. To keep down dried bush in the pile
C. To help lower the dark colour in the compost pile
D. To create the dark colour in the compost pile
Question 18. Compost can be used for all of the following ,except which?
A. For potted plants
B. Around flowers
C. Hatching tissue-culture plants
D. Feeding animals
FILL IN THE SPACES WITH THE CORRECT ANSWER.
Put in the correct words in the following sentences.
( Suggested answers in the brackets )
1.
Your compost is ready when the pile has been transformed and blended into a ……soil texture. ( crumbly, Jelly –like)
Compost helps plants to survive in…..weather conditions.( dry, damp )