How Can Agriculture Be Responsible for Increasing the Amount of Methane

question 69

Multiple Choice

How can agriculture be responsible for increasing the amount of methane in the atmosphere?

• A)Crops like corn and soybeans add methane to the atmosphere
• B)Methane is emitted by bacteria in the gut of agricultural animals, such as cattle and sheep
• C)Overtilling the land will cause the soil to break down and release greenhouse gases
• D)Fumes from liquid fertilizer are opening holes in the ozone

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