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What is the primary environmental concern associated with livestock farming?

Deforestation for grazing land

Increased water consumption

Release of methane gas (correct)

Soil erosion and desertification

What is the direct impact of greenhouse gas accumulation in the atmosphere?

It results in an increase in average global temperatures. (correct)

It causes a reduction in the Earth's ozone layer.

It creates an imbalance in the Earth's magnetic field.

It leads to an overall decrease in global temperatures.

What specific action is suggested in the text to help reduce methane gas emissions?

Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers.

Transitioning to more industrial farming methods.

Reducing the amount of meat consumed. (correct)

Promoting the consumption of more meat.

What was the percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions attributed to livestock by the United Nations in 2006?

<p>18% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the main idea of the text?

<p>How meat consumption negatively affects the environment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Eating Meat and the Environment

Meat consumption is increasing, but it's harmful to the environment.
Animals like cattle, sheep, pigs, and chickens release methane gas while digesting food.
This methane gas, a type of greenhouse gas, traps heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming.
Livestock farms are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.
A 2006 United Nations report shows livestock are responsible for 18% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually.
Reducing meat consumption lowers greenhouse gas emissions and helps mitigate global warming.
Claims that vegetarian diets increase greenhouse gas emissions are inaccurate.
Switching to vegetarian options is a beneficial way to lessen environmental impact.

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Explore the environmental impact of meat consumption in this quiz. Learn how livestock contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and the importance of reducing meat intake for global warming mitigation. Discover the benefits of vegetarian diets and their role in creating a sustainable future.