Question

select the correct answer. who is the target audience for the passage? a lot of people consider gardening to be a relaxing exercise. if youre new to gardening, you may want to hold off on that visit to the gardening supply store. most of the items you need for your garden are available in your kitchen. instead of buying chemical fertilizer or soil boosters, mix some crushed eggshells with the soil. they are rich in calcium and boost the mineral content of your soil. you can even mix the soil with some epsom salt to add sulfate and magnesium to your garden soil. you can recycle some of your kitchen waste as fertilizers too. banana peels, vegetable stock, coffee grounds, remains of fish, and other meat can be mixed to make compost for the soil. a. science students b. commercial farmers c. organic farmers d. amateur gardeners

Explanation:

The passage addresses those new to gardening and suggests using common kitchen - items as garden supplies. This indicates it is aimed at people who garden as a hobby rather than professionals. Science students are not the focus as it's not a scientific research - based text. Commercial and organic farmers are professionals and would likely use more specialized methods and supplies, not just kitchen waste. Amateur gardeners fit as they are new and might appreciate using household items for gardening.

Answer:

D. amateur gardeners