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Which of the following is known to decompose the organic matter of wastes?

(a) Composting

(b) Cooking

(c) Decomposing

(d) Burning

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My enquiry is from Aerobic Treatment of Solid Wastes topic in section Biotechnology for Solid Waste Management of Environmental Biotechnology

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The correct answer is (a) Composting

To elaborate: Composting is the method used to decompose the organic matter of wastes by biological degradation, whereas, decomposing is the process, burning is not used in this process and cooking is preparing food which generates wastes.

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