Which is an appropriate layering process for a compost pile? (1 point)

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a layer of paper napkins, a layer of grass clippings, some soil, and some water
a layer of paper napkins, a layer of grass clippings, some soil, and some water

a layer of dried leaves, a layer of cheese, some soil, and some water
a layer of dried leaves, a layer of cheese, some soil, and some water

a layer of pine needles, a layer of paper napkins, some soil, and some water
a layer of pine needles, a layer of paper napkins, some soil, and some water

a layer of grass clippings, a layer of fruit scraps, some soil, and some water

Answer 1

The appropriate layering process for a compost pile is:

a layer of grass clippings, a layer of fruit scraps, some soil, and some water.

This combination includes a good balance of green materials (grass clippings, which are high in nitrogen) and brown materials (fruit scraps can be considered moisture-rich green material), in addition to soil and water to provide microorganisms essential for decomposition. Avoid items like cheese and paper napkins in a compost pile, as they can create odors or attract pests.