Which Is NOT True of the Connection Between Agriculture and Global

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT true of the connection between agriculture and global warming?

• A) The gradual warming of the atmosphere is making many more world regions suitable for agriculture, thus likely leading to an overall increase in crop production in coming years.
• B) Modern industrial agriculture is powered by fossil fuels, which produce greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.
• C) The clearing of forests for cultivation or pasture reduces the amount of carbon dioxide that trees can remove from the atmosphere, thus contributing to global warming.
• D) Global warming is expected to lead to more extreme weather, such as droughts and floods, which will reduce crop yields.

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