Composting

Smells in a compost system are dependent variables, outcomes that can be affected by independent variables.

Insects are an example of decomposers.

Composting makes old plants into:

Decomposers use the process of __________________ to create energy to live.

The molecule that living organisms use for their energy source is:

_______________________ is the process of breaking down something into much smaller pieces.

Green waste is:

The Law of ______________ states: Matter cannot be created or destroyed.

Composting takes several years or more.

Brown waste is:

Anaerobic respiration is respiration that is done without:

Organisms that break down plants are called:

Compost is especially low in nutrients.

Adding air flow to compost systems is an example of an independent variable that may improve or alter composter outcomes

Aerobic respiration is respiration done with:

Anaerobic respiration makes much more ATP than aerobic respiration