Which of the Following Is NOT a Negative Consequence Associated

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a negative consequence associated with confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) ?

• A)Cattle CAFO operations cause soil salinization,since cows drink so much water.
• B)Since CAFO animals are more vulnerable to disease,farmers use heavy doses of antibiotics,which contributes to antibiotic resistance.
• C)CAFOs contribute to global warming,since livestock emit greenhouse gases as part of their digestive process.
• D)CAFO operations are not sustainable,since they are heavily dependent on external inputs,such as feed that is added from outside its own ecosystem.
• E)Hog CAFO operations can pollute local waterways due to the vast quantities of manure that are produced in a small area.

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