Question 1: (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:
(a) Garbage is of two types: biodegradable and non- biodegradable.
The garbage can be decompose by microorganisms are called biodegradable waste like banana peel, paper, vegetable waste etc. On the other hand, the garbage that cannot be decomposed by microorganisms are called non- biodegradable waste. For example: plastic etc. plastic, bottles, broken bangles are some of the example of non – biodegradable waste which cannot be converted into compost by earthworms.
(b) Yes, there are many other organisms beside earthworms like beetles, bugs, spiders etc. which decompose the organic waste to compost and clean the environment.
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