Question detail
What is one way agriculture can increase methane emissions?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. By using fossil fuels for machinery
- B. Through the decomposition of organic waste
- C. By raising livestock such as cattle
- D. By planting more trees
Answer
The correct option is By raising livestock such as cattle. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe how agriculture can increase methane emissions in the subtopic Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Explanation
The correct option is By raising livestock such as cattle. By raising livestock such as cattle is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe how agriculture can increase methane emissions. This belongs to the subtopic Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere within Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Methane Sources
Students often confuse the sources of methane emissions, thinking they only come from livestock.
Emphasize that methane emissions also arise from agricultural practices such as rice cultivation and manure management, not just from cattle.
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