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What are the three main greenhouse gases emitted by agriculture?
What are the three main greenhouse gases emitted by agriculture?
- Carbon dioxide, Methane, Nitrous oxide (correct)
- Hydrogen, Helium, Argon
- Carbon monoxide, Neon, Sulfur dioxide
- Methane, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone
What effect does eutrophication have on water quality?
What effect does eutrophication have on water quality?
- Promotes fish growth
- Reduces nutrient levels
- Causes excessive algae growth (correct)
- Increases oxygen levels
How does algae bloom negatively impact aquatic ecosystems?
How does algae bloom negatively impact aquatic ecosystems?
- Promotes fish population growth
- Stimulates photosynthesis
- Blocks sunlight and causes fish mortality (correct)
- Increases sunlight penetration
What action can farmers take to reduce the impact of fertiliser run-off on water bodies?
What action can farmers take to reduce the impact of fertiliser run-off on water bodies?
Why is pollution prevention emphasized over cure for biodiversity?
Why is pollution prevention emphasized over cure for biodiversity?
How has the shift from making hay to silage impacted bird populations?
How has the shift from making hay to silage impacted bird populations?
Where do Corncrake traditionally make their nests?
Where do Corncrake traditionally make their nests?
What are the three greenhouse gases produced by agriculture?
What are the three greenhouse gases produced by agriculture?
How does eutrophication impact water quality?
How does eutrophication impact water quality?
What effect does a buffer zone of 5m from hedgerow and water courses have?
What effect does a buffer zone of 5m from hedgerow and water courses have?
Why is preventing pollution considered better than curing it when it comes to biodiversity?
Why is preventing pollution considered better than curing it when it comes to biodiversity?
What impact did the shift from making hay to silage have on bird populations?
What impact did the shift from making hay to silage have on bird populations?
How does algae bloom affect fish in a lake?
How does algae bloom affect fish in a lake?
What is the primary threat to water quality from agriculture that can lead to eutrophication?
What is the primary threat to water quality from agriculture that can lead to eutrophication?
