Question 1

What is the ideal temperature in hot composting?

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141°F to 155°F

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155°F to 169°F

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183°F to 197°F

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169°F to 183°F

Question 2

If you apply hot composting, what will be the ratio of carbon and nitrogen?

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2 parts of carbon and 1 part of the nitrogen

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2 parts of carbon and 2 parts of nitrogen

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1 part of carbon and 1 part of the nitrogen

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1 part of carbon and 2 parts of nitrogen

Question 3

Which of the following composting requires minimal effort but may take a year or two before it produces compost you can use in your garden?

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cold composting

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vermi composting

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hot composting

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organic composting

Question 4

What type of composting method that utilizes a closed container?

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bin composting

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pit composting

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pile composting

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sheet composting

Question 5

Which of the following describes composting?

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The process of transforming organic materials of plants or animals into humus in heaps or pits.

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An act of allowing your kitchen scraps and yard waste from a landfill into a rich soil amendment with the aid of commercial fertilizer.

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A composting material that serves as a wetting agent and no fertilizer.

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Material for organic composting without chemicals and obtains from a certified organic source.

Question 6

What method of composting when Mang Tomas digs shallow holes or trenches into which the scraps are placed and then recovered with the soil?

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pit composting

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sheet composting

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bin composting

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pile composting

Question 7

Which systems do not heat-up during the composting process?

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continuously fed systems

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vermicomposting

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natural composting

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batch-fed systems

Question 8

Why composting is important?

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There is a need for sustainable production through integrated nutrient management.

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Compost produces more methane than non-decomposed rice straw when incorporated into the soil.

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It also corrects micronutrient problems of the plant.

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It solves problems on increasing yield

Question 9

What tool is used in measuring pH in a compost extract?

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compost thermometer

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meter

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pH paper

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ruler

Question 10

What happens during the initial stage of decomposition?

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Organic acids are formed

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Organic acids become neutralized

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Microbial activity is limited

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The compost smells foul.

Question 11

When is compost ready to be harvested?

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When the finished product is a rich dark brown color.

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When the pile is still cool.

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When all organic materials are still fresh.

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There are no lots of large lumps in the pile.

Question 12

The following are indicators to be monitored during the composting process, EXCEPT:

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compost pile

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compost temperature

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compost moisture

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compost pH

Question 13

Which of the following indicator in compost monitoring wherein several changes occur and assess the status of compost?

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compost process

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compost temperature

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compost pH

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compost extraction

Question 14

Which is the second step in harvesting compost?

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Remove the top portion of the pile and collect the compost using a rake and shovel or spade.

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Start adding new material on top.

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Use a strainer and harvest the remaining material. Put your harvested finished product inside the clean sacks for storing.

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Wear Personal Protective Equipment and choose appropriate harvesting tools, materials, and equipment.

Question 15

When the compost becomes brown or blackish, this means that the compost is _____________?

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mature

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immature

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in the final stage of decomposition

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still in the first stage

Question 16

The following are techniques on how growers can assess compost quality. Which is not included?

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the appearance of the pile

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structure of compost

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color of the compost

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assessments with own senses

Question 17

Below are essential elements required by the composting microorganism which is not included.

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hydrogen

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oxygen and moisture

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nitrogen

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carbon

Question 18

Which is an appropriate dimension of a vermin bed?

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2x1x0.3 meter

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2x2x0.3 meter

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3x1x0.3 meter

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3x3x0.3 meter

Question 19

What is the first step in harvesting vermicompost?

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Remove the top layer

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Sorting the compost by hand or by a strainer. Rocks, pits, and stickers are discarded.

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Any uncomposted material and stray worms go into a container, and then back in the compost bin.

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Use a handful to side-dress plants a few times during the growing season

Question 20

How many weeks can you harvest your vermin compost with a better quality product?

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4-6 weeks

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2-4 weeks

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12-14 weeks

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8-12 week

Question 21

The following are guidelines for reducing safety and health hazard for composting vermi except one, which one is not?

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exposure to bacteria and fungi by inhalation, skin contact, and hand-to-mouth contact.

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practice good personal hygiene to protect the worker

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proper ventilation and protection from toxic fumes and gases are essential to worker health and safety at composting facilities

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provide proper protective equipment

Question 22

Which is not true about vermicomposting?

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Nutrients do not stimulate root growth.

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Produces nutrient-rich compost

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Takes up less space than traditional bin composting.

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Helps your plants resist/overcome an attack from plant pathogens and pest organisms.

Question 23

The composting process is carried out by three classes of microbes except?

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nitrogen level

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thermophiles - high-temperature microbes

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psychrophiles - low-temperature microbes

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mesophiles -medium temperature microbes

Question 24

The following are the Pros of Vermicomposting except?

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does not kill weed seeds

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easily done in small batches

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works during cold weather if done indoors

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less nitrogen loss

Question 25

What is the difference between the vermicompost and traditional bin compost in terms f temperature?

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Traditional composting produces a lot of heat while vermicompost is carried out at cooler temperatures.

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A hot environment releases more nitrogen into the air than a cooler process.

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Vermicompost produces a lot of heat while traditional composting is carried out at cooler temperatures.

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Hot composting kills weed seed, while cold composting such as vermicomposting does not

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