Question

(a) Which kind of garbage is not converted into compost by the redworms?
(b) Have you seen any other organism besides redworms, in your pit? If yes, try to find out their names. Draw pictures of these.

Answer 1

(a) Non- biodegradable items like polythene bags, aluminium wrappers, plastic products, tin foil, broken glass, etc. cannot be converted into compost by the redworms.

(b) There are other organisms besides redworms that are used in vermicomposting. The other organisms are maggot, flies, ant etc.