Composting Quiz - CBSE Class 5 EVS

Free practice quiz: Composting (CBSE Class 5 EVS). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 5 EVS practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Composting, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is composting?

   1. A process of burning waste
   2. A method of recycling plastic
   3. A natural process of decomposition
   4. A way to throw away trash
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   Answer: C. A natural process of decomposition

   Composting is a natural process that involves the decomposition of organic matter, such as food scraps and yard waste, which turns it into nutrient-rich fertilizer.

2. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of composting?

   1. Improving soil quality
   2. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
   3. Providing habitat for pests
   4. Conserving water
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   Answer: C. Providing habitat for pests

   While composting has many benefits like improving soil quality and conserving water, it is not intended to provide a habitat for pests.

3. How long does it typically take for compost to mature?

   1. A few weeks
   2. Several years
   3. A few months
   4. One day
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   Answer: C. A few months

   Composting usually takes a few months depending on conditions such as temperature, moisture, and the materials used.

4. What is vermicomposting?

   1. Composting using worms
   2. Composting with kitchen scraps only
   3. A method of burning compost
   4. A way to mix chemicals
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   Answer: A. Composting using worms

   Vermicomposting is a method of composting that uses worms to help break down organic matter into rich compost.

5. What is the primary reason for composting kitchen scraps?

   1. To throw them away
   2. To recycle them
   3. To create more waste
   4. To feed animals
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   Answer: B. To recycle them

   Composting kitchen scraps is an effective way to recycle organic waste, turning it into valuable compost while reducing trash volume.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Why is composting beneficial for the environment?
2. What materials can be composted?
3. What is the primary organism responsible for breaking down organic matter in composting?
4. Which of the following is a sign that compost is ready to use?
5. What should be avoided in a compost pile?
6. What is the ideal carbon-to-nitrogen ratio for composting?
7. Which of the following processes helps speed up composting?
8. What happens if a compost pile is too wet?
9. Why is it important to balance green and brown materials in composting?
10. What role does oxygen play in composting?
11. How do temperature changes affect a compost pile?
12. What is a common indication of a healthy compost pile?
13. How can composting contribute to reducing global warming?
14. What happens to nutrients during the composting process?

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