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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of San Francisco's composting program?
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
To save water and space
To generate profits for Recology
To recycle more trash
- 2. Multiple Choice
What happens to the plastic that is accidentally put in the compost bin?
It is used to make new compost
It is removed during the composting process
It is always recycled
It is separated and sent to the landfill or recycling
- 3. Multiple Choice
What role do microorganisms play in the composting process?
They help sort the compost
They break down the organic material
They remove harmful gases
They remove plastic from the compost
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why is airflow important in the composting process?
To prevent the compost from overheating
To provide oxygen for the microorganisms
To remove plastic from the compost
To attract and retain water in the compost
- 5. Multiple Choice
What happens to the harmful gases produced during composting?
They are released into the atmosphere
They are used to generate energy
They are destroyed by microorganisms
They are stored in biofilters
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are benefits of composting food waste?
It saves water
It reduces methane emissions
It helps store CO2 in the soil
It reduces landfill space
- 7. Multiple Choice
How does composting help California farmers?
It reduces their greenhouse gas emissions
It increases their crop yields
It provides them with free compost
It helps them save water
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why aren't more places implementing composting programs?
There is a lack of infrastructure for composting
There is opposition from the waste management industry
There is a lack of awareness about composting
It is too expensive to implement
- 9. Multiple Choice
How does San Francisco fund its composting program?
Through profits from compost sales
Through government grants
Through customer payments to Recology
Through donations from businesses
- 10. Multiple Choice
According to the EPA, what is the best solution for food waste?
Composting
Donating food to those in need
Reducing food waste
Feeding food waste to animals
- 11. Multiple Choice
What percentage of food produced globally gets thrown out?
50%
33%
25%
10%
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the goal of California's compost collection and food-donation programs?
To reduce landfill space
To increase compost sales
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
To eliminate food waste entirely
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the main argument against composting from a carbon perspective?
It doesn't reduce greenhouse gas emissions enough
It is too expensive to implement
It competes with other funding priorities
It doesn't address the root cause of food waste
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the main benefit of compost for California growers?
It increases crop yields
It helps retain water in the soil
It reduces the need for chemical fertilizers
It improves soil health
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the biofilters in the composting process?
To remove plastic from the compost
To destroy harmful gases
To provide oxygen for the microorganisms
To attract and retain water in the compost
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the role of temperature in the composting process?
It helps to speed up the decomposition process
It helps to attract insects to the compost
It helps to remove plastic from the compost
It helps to retain water in the compost
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the impact of composting on soil health?
It degrades the soil
It makes the soil more acidic
It improves the soil structure and nutrient content
It has no impact on the soil
- 18. Multiple Choice
Why is it important to turn or mix compost regularly?
To ensure even decomposition
To attract more microorganisms
To increase the temperature of the compost
To remove any plastic from the compost
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the role of moisture in the composting process?
It helps to attract insects to the compost
It helps to speed up the decomposition process
It helps to remove plastic from the compost
It helps to retain water in the compost
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the impact of composting on greenhouse gas emissions?
It increases greenhouse gas emissions
It has no impact on greenhouse gas emissions
It reduces greenhouse gas emissions
It helps store CO2 in the soil
- 21. Multiple Choice
What is the main challenge in implementing composting programs in urban areas?
Lack of space for composting
Opposition from residents
High cost of composting equipment
Lack of awareness about composting
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