If a Compost Pile Is Turned Frequently and Other Conditions

question 38

True/False

If a compost pile is turned frequently and other conditions are adequate for aerobic digestion, the composting can be completed in 6 weeks.

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Definitions:

Organic Wastes

Biological materials originating from living organisms that are capable of being decomposed by other living organisms.

Oxygen Levels

The amount of oxygen present in a given environment or substance, often measured to assess air or water quality.

Inorganic Nutrients

Nutrients that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, essential for plant growth, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Nitrates

Inorganic compounds made of nitrogen and oxygen that are found naturally in the environment but can cause health and environmental issues at high concentrations.