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The document contains a 20 question written test on composting. The questions are multiple choice and ask about different types of composting methods, materials used for composting, factors that should be monitored during composting like temperature and moisture, and identifying raw materials as sources of carbon or nitrogen for composting.
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WRITTEN TEST

Multiple choice. Write the letter only.

1. is a biological decomposition of organic materials by micro organism.


A. Composting C. Double dug composting
B. Rapid Composting D. Substrate composting
2.Substances are reduce from large to small materials which continue to
decompose slowly.
A. Composting C. Double dug composting
B. Rapid Composting D. Substrate composting
3. ________________ involves removing the top soil layer, exposing the subsoil or
hardpan beneath, breaking it up, adding organic matter, and replacing the
topsoil that was initially removed.
A. Composting C. Double dug composting
B. Rapid Composting D. Substrate composting
4.___________ a mix of wheat straw, gypsum, and horse or chicken manure.
A. Composting C. Double dug composting
B. Rapid Composting D. Substrate composting
5.____________ Is the process, compost can be made in 2 to 3 weeks.

A. Composting c. Double dug composting

B. Rapid Composting D. Substrate Composting

6.Why we have to monitor compost?

A.Monitoring provides you with a feedback loop for maintaining optimal


composting conditions and producing a quality product.

B.Monitoring provide important matter on how worms eat the organic matter.

C.Monitoring provides information on how the compost undergoe


decomposition

7. The ability to make good compost starts with?

A. A good recipe and with your ability to monitor the compost and respond to
changes as they occur.

B.A good environment and the availability of the raw materials.


C. A good practices and an appropriate knowledge on composting.

8. ___________need to be monitored regularly.

A.moisture B Temperature C. aeration

9. It is recommended that the thermometer has a _____and be inserted into the


centre of the pile in several locations at each monitoring event.

A.one metre B. two meters C. three meters

10. There are _______ primary pile conditions to assess when employing
monitoring practices.

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4

Write before the number the letter C if the raw material written is
CARBON and write N if it is NITROGEN.

______1.shredded cardboard

______2.Dryer and cleaner vacuum lint

______3. Crushed egg shells

______4. Fire place or wood ash

______5. Hay and straw

______6. Pine straw

______7. Nut shell

______8. Household plants and potting soil

______9. Saw dust and wood chips

______10. Shredded news paper

______11.Bread and grains

______12 Coffee grounds and paper filter

______13.Frouts
______14.Green grass clippings

_______15.Green leaves

_______16.Hair and fur

_______17.Green shrub prunings

_______18.Old flowers

_______19.Tea bags

_______20. Vegetables

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