In the first (____________________) stage of composting, ...

[evelyn o bentley]

In the first (___________________ _) stage of composting, organisms that prefer moderate
  temperatures begin the decay process, and the temperature begins to rise.

 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

A low-oxygen condition, called ___________________ _, results in major losses of aquatic life,
  including fish.

 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

[LP]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: mesophilic

Answer to Question 2

ANS: hypoxia

[evelyn o bentley]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[kjohnson]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it