Question

Name the following:

2. Use of earthworms to decompose organic matter.

Answer 1

1. Organic matter: The living things that decompose after death are the organic matter which converts to fertilizers.
2. Humus, a major component of soil, is the organic matter which is essential for farming and cultivation.
3. It is formed due to the death and decay of plants and animals. The uppermost layer of soil is usually rich in humus.
4. Vermiculture means “worm-farming”.
5. Vermicomposting: Vermicomposting is the scientific method of making compost by using earthworms.
6. They are commonly found living in soil, feeding on biomass and excreting it in a digested form.
7. Use of earthworms to decompose organic matter is called vermicomposting.