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Waste Management - II — Geography STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10GeographyWaste Management - II2 Marks
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What is vermicomposting?
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(i) Vermicomposting is a type of composting in which certain species of earthworms are used to enhance the process of organic waste conversion and produce a better end-product.
(ii) Earthworms feeds the organic waste materials and passes it through their digestive system and gives out in a granular form (cocoons) which is known as vermicomposting.

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