AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Composting yard and food waste
A.converts organic matter to soil amendment under aerobic conditions
B.burns waste to ash
C.produces toxic leachate
D.stores waste in a lined pit
Explanation
Core Concept
Microbes decompose organics with oxygen, producing humus and diverting waste from landfills — recycling at the household scale.
Correct Answer
Aconverts organic matter to soil amendment under aerobic conditions
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