Composting significantly cuts down on the amount of trash in a landfill and reduces the costs and carbon emissions it takes to haul and process those materials. ...
Composting enriches the soil with nutrients, which reduces the need for fertilizers and pesticides. ...
Compost increases soil’s ability to retain moisture, thus helping to prevent erosion by reducing runoff. And compost prevents and suppresses plant diseases and pests.
Which of the following is not a benefit of composting?
A. reduces the weight and volume of organic wastes
B. Is practical for widespread agricultural use
C. Kills many weed seeds and pathogens
D. Encourages growth of organisms that can suppress root pathogens
2 answers
Kill many weed seed and pathogens