10 Questions
Which process can be used to manage livestock waste?
Controlled microbial decomposition
What gas is produced during the controlled microbial decomposition of livestock waste?
Methane
What can be done with the methane gas produced during the decomposition process?
Captured as a biofuel
What is the nitrogen-rich material left after the controlled microbial decomposition of livestock waste?
Digestate
What can reduce nitrous oxide emissions from digestate?
Composting
Which of the following is a land-based solution for carbon sequestration?
Using cover crops
What is the best way to address the climate change crisis according to the text?
Increasing carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere
Which agricultural management approach can increase carbon sequestration in soils?
Reduced or no tillage
What are the three general categories of land-based solutions for mitigating climate change?
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, using cover crops, and implementing fire management
Which of the following is NOT a land-based solution for carbon sequestration?
Fertilization
Test your knowledge about sustainable management of livestock waste and its potential as a renewable energy source. Learn about the process of controlled microbial decomposition and the production of methane gas. Discover how methane can be captured and used as a biofuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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