Question

A compost pile undergoes aerobic decomposition.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

Microbes, worms, snails, insects, and fungi decompose organic material aerobically, which means they use oxygen as they break down the materials in the pile. Bacteria are the powerhouse of a compost pile.

When an organic material such as food scraps and green waste is put in a dumping pit, it is generally compacted down and covered. This removes the oxygen and causes it to break down in an anaerobic process.