question_answer 6)

Answer the following questions: (a) Which kind of garbage is not converted into compost by the red worms? (b) Have you seen any other organism besides red worms in your pit? If yes, try to find out their names. Draw a figure of these.  

Answer:

(a) Non-biodegradable wastes such as broken glass, aluminium wrappers, plastic, polythene bags, etc cannot be converted into compost by the red worms. (b) Yes, saprophytic organisms such as moulds and bacteria, are also helpful in decomposition of biodegradable substances. Saprophytic organisms feed on dead and decaying matter. Putting garbage heaps in pits