10 Questions
What are the three main greenhouse gases produced by agriculture?
Carbon dioxide, Methane, and Nitrous oxide
What is the main risk to water quality from agriculture?
Nitrates and phosphates causing eutrophication
What effect does fertiliser run-off have on lakes?
Causes algae to grow rapidly, leading to algae bloom
How can the negative effects of spreading fertiliser be minimized?
Using a buffer zone of 5m from hedgerow and water courses
What must farmers do to prevent dairy parlours, collecting yards, and pit washings from entering a water course?
Collect and prevent them from entering a water course
What are the factors that affect biodiversity in a habitat as per the text?
Land drainage, pollution, and unsuitable grazing regimes
What impact did the change from making hay to silage have on birds?
Led to a decline in bird numbers
What effect does silage making have on the nests of corncrake?
Leads to the destruction of nests
What function do hedgerows serve in the context of agriculture?
Act as a natural barrier to roads and fields, and provide shelter for livestock
How can the growth of hedges be improved to benefit biodiversity?
By improving the growth of hedges, they will become a habitat for many living things
Test your knowledge on the environmental impact of agriculture with this quiz. Explore the greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, produced by agricultural activities. Learn about the impact of nitrates and phosphates on water quality, and their role in eutrophication.
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