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Photosynthesis
Respiration
Decomposition
Reproduction
The life cycle
The carbon cycle
The spin cycle
The carbon copy
Manufacturing
Transportation
Overuse
All of the above
0.2
2.0
20
200
A substance that only farmers or someone with an advanced degree in chemistry should try to create
Any mixture of decaying organic materials—leaves, animal manure, food scraps—that is created by a natural process in which bacteria, fungi, and other organisms break down wastes into a nutrient-rich soil addition
A pile of trash that will stink up your yard and cause your neighbors to file complaints
A fruit-based dessert
Preventing erosion and increasing soil's water-holding capacity
Suppressing weeds
Reducing heat-trapping nitrous oxide emissions from nitrogen-based fertilizers
All of the above
Reduce pest problems
Reduce erosion
Reduce the need for chemical fertilizers
Both a and c
Keep your lawn really short so that it doesn’t require much water
Make sure you rake up all the lawn clippings so that they don’t block water from getting to the roots
Water during the hottest part of the day when your lawn needs it the most
None of the above
Trees can lower air conditioning costs and energy consumption if planted in strategic locations
The release of water from plant leaves results in cooler air temperatures, further reducing the need for energy-intensive air conditioning
Trees can block winter winds and reduce energy used to heat your home
All of the above
True
False