Agriculture And Climate Change

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Agriculture has a huge affect on climate change between land use, chemical use, water use, and emissions. Sources have found that if every person in America became a "semi-vegetarian", it could significantly cut these emissions, due to less production of meat.

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1.

What source of livestock production accounts for the highest carbon emission rates?
- A.
  
  Chicken
- B.
  
  Cow dairy
- C.
  
  Beef
- D.
  
  Pork
Correct Answer
C. Beef

Explanation
Beef production alone accounts for 41% of carbon emissions from livestock.

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Would you become a semi-vegetarian?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  Maybe
- C.
  
  I would consider it, but probably not
- D.
  
  No
- E.
  
  I am already a vegetarian/vegan/other
Explanation
This question is asking if the person would consider becoming a semi-vegetarian. The answer options include "Yes," "Maybe," "No," "I am already a vegetarian/vegan/other," and "I would consider it, but probably not." The correct answer cannot be determined without knowing the individual's personal preferences and beliefs.

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3.

Agricultural processes emit more carbon dioxide than all road transportation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Agriculture emits 13.8% of carbon emissions, while road transport emits about 10.5%.

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4.

What percentage of total methane emissions is from agricultural processes?
- A.
  
  98%
- B.
  
  54%
- C.
  
  29%
- D.
  
  11%
Correct Answer
B. 54%

Explanation
Methane (CH4) is one of the most detrimental chemical emissions, since it can trap up to 39 times more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide.

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5.

How much of America's consumptive water is used for agricultural purposes?
- A.
  
  80%
- B.
  
  60%
- C.
  
  25%
- D.
  
  45%
Correct Answer
A. 80%

Explanation
80% of the United States' drinking water is used towards agriculture. Even more so in the western states, where 90% of the available drinking water goes towards agriculture.

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Agriculture And Climate Change

What source of livestock production accounts for the highest carbon emission rates?

Would you become a semi-vegetarian?

Agricultural processes emit more carbon dioxide than all road transportation.

What percentage of total methane emissions is from agricultural processes?

How much of America's consumptive water is used for agricultural purposes?