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What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is contributed by the agriculture, forestry, and land use sector?
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is contributed by the agriculture, forestry, and land use sector?
Which two gases make up over half of total greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture?
Which two gases make up over half of total greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture?
What are the three main causes of the increase in greenhouse gases observed over the past 250 years?
What are the three main causes of the increase in greenhouse gases observed over the past 250 years?
Which type of farm animal digestive system ranks high in greenhouse-gas emissions?
Which type of farm animal digestive system ranks high in greenhouse-gas emissions?
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Which type of animals have a higher feed-conversion efficiency and produce less methane?
Which type of animals have a higher feed-conversion efficiency and produce less methane?
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Study Notes
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture
- The agriculture, forestry, and land use sector contributes around 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Greenhouse Gases in Agriculture
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) make up over half of total greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
Causes of Increased Greenhouse Gases
- Deforestation and land-use changes are one of the main causes of the increase in greenhouse gases observed over the past 250 years.
- Burning of fossil fuels for energy is another major cause of the increase in greenhouse gases.
- Agriculture, especially livestock production, is the third main cause of the increase in greenhouse gases.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Farm Animals
- Ruminant farm animals, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, have a digestive system that ranks high in greenhouse-gas emissions due to methane production.
Efficient Farm Animals
- Monogastric animals, such as pigs and chickens, have a higher feed-conversion efficiency and produce less methane compared to ruminant animals.
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Test your knowledge on the environmental impact of agriculture with this quiz. Explore the significant contribution of the agriculture sector to global greenhouse gas emissions and the conversion of non-agricultural land. Delve into the specific emissions of nitrous oxide and methane from agricultural activities.
