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What process in landfill sites contributes to the release of methane?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. Photosynthesis
- B. Decomposition of organic matter
- C. Evaporation of water
- D. Combustion of waste
Answer
Decomposition of organic matter
Explanation
Methane is produced during the anaerobic decomposition of organic materials in landfill sites.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Methane Release
Students often think that landfill sites only produce carbon dioxide and do not realize that methane is also released during decomposition.
Emphasize that methane is produced as organic waste decomposes anaerobically in landfill sites, highlighting the role of decomposition in methane emissions.
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