Question

Which of the following are correct regarding aerobic composting?

• A. Aerobic composting is the creation of fertilizing compost using bacteria that thrive in an oxygen-rich environment.
• B. Aerobic composting is considered the fastest method of composting
• C. It involves more work in terms of rotating the organic material periodically.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Aerobic composting is the creation of fertilizing compost using bacteria that thrive in an oxygen-rich environment.
B Aerobic composting is considered the fastest method of composting
C It involves more work in terms of rotating the organic material periodically.

Aerobic composting is decomposition of organic matter using microorganisms that require oxygen. The microbes responsible for composting are naturally occurring and live in the moisture surrounding organic matter. Oxygen from the air diffuses in to the moisture and is taken up by the microbes. As long as plenty of air is available, aerobic decomposers work faster and more efficiently than their anaerobic counterparts. If compost pile shrinking it can be re-energized by giving turning pile completely and periodically.