Decay Crossword for Jeremy

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Across
  1. 3. Material that comes from plants and animals and can decompose.
  2. 4. A type of microorganism that breaks down dead plants and animals.
  3. 5. The element that, along with nitrogen, is crucial for compost and helps with the decomposition process.
  4. 8. Microorganisms that thrive in the presence of oxygen and help decompose material.
  5. 9. The process of breaking down dead material.
  6. 10. Tiny organisms that help break down dead plants and animals.
  7. 13. A mixture of decomposed organic matter used to improve soil.
  8. 14. Organisms like fungi and bacteria that break down organic material.
Down
  1. 1. A substance in compost that plants use for growth, often added in the form of manure or green waste.
  2. 2. The essential components of compost, such as leaves and food scraps.
  3. 6. A term for the breakdown of plant material into humus.
  4. 7. The environment where microorganisms, including fungi and bacteria, thrive and help decompose matter.
  5. 8. Decomposition that happens in the absence of oxygen, often leading to unpleasant smells.
  6. 11. The substance rich in nutrients that results from composting.
  7. 12. Worms and insects that help in breaking down organic matter.