How Does Inert Organic Bulk of Compost Help to Maintain

question 34

Multiple Choice

How does inert organic bulk of compost help to maintain fertile soil conditions?

• A)The organic bulk provides for open spaces into which the roots may grow.
• B)The organic bulk adds nutrients to the soil.
• C)The organic bulk provides open spaces for water and air.
• D)The organic bulk decomposes into a pulp rich in nitrogen.

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Definitions:

Initiation Step

The first step in a chain reaction mechanism in which reactive species capable of propagation are generated.

Chlorination

A chemical reaction where chlorine is added to another substance, often used in the synthesis of organic compounds and as a method for water disinfection.

Methane

A simple hydrocarbon with the formula CH4, representing the simplest alkane and the main component of natural gas.

Termination Reaction

A chemical reaction that halts the growth of a polymer chain by removing reactive intermediates, ending the polymerization process.