The compost pile contained incorrect amounts of "greens" and "browns".
Based on the information provided, it is likely that the compost pile is lacking the correct balance of nitrogen-rich "greens" and carbon-rich "browns." This imbalance can lead to slow decomposition and a cold compost pile, even if there are microorganisms present. A correct balance of greens and browns is essential for proper decomposition in a compost pile.
Your friend John is having trouble with his compost bin. The material in his compost pile doesn’t seem to be decomposing well. You take a sample of the pile and check for the presence of microorganisms under the microscope. You see that there are indeed microorganisms; however, they don’t appear to be growing very fast. John says that he regularly mixes his compost pile to expose it to oxygen but has noticed the pile feels cold. What is the most likely explanation for this problem?(1 point)
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The compost pile contained incorrect amounts of "greens" and "browns".
The compost pile contained incorrect amounts of "greens" and "browns".
The compost pile was sufficiently moist.
The compost pile was sufficiently moist.
The compost pile was placed in the sunshine.
The compost pile was placed in the sunshine.
The compost pile contained aerobic bacteria.
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