Compost Explorers Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- organic : something that is alive or once alive
- decomposition : when organic substances break down into simpler substances, this is called
- compost : this makes a great fertilizer and provides lots of helpful nutrients when added to soil
- thermometer : we check the temperature of our compost pile with this
- aeration : turning a compost pile is called this
- decomposers : earthworms and isopods are examples of these compost helpers
- green : this material includes grass clippings, fruit and vegetable scraps, and coffee grounds
- brown : this material includes things such as twigs, dead leaves, mulch, and saw dust
- nitrogen : green materials are high in this gas
- carbon : brown materials are high in this gas
- soil : the upper layer of earth composed of a mix of organic matter, clay, sand, and rocks is called
- nutrients : compost is important to most farmers and gardeners because it adds this to the soil
