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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that is emitted from cattle?
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MCQ
Type
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Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. Carbon dioxide
- B. Methane
- C. Nitrogen
- D. Oxygen
Answer
Methane
Explanation
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas produced by cattle during digestion.
Common mistake
Cattle and Methane Emissions
Students often confuse the sources of methane emissions, thinking only cattle contribute to it, ignoring rice fields.
Remember that both cattle and rice fields are significant sources of methane emissions; consider both when describing their contributions.
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