Agriculture And Climate Change

1. Agricultural processes emit more carbon dioxide than all road transportation.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

About This Quiz

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... see more"semi-vegetarian", it could significantly cut these emissions, due to less production of meat. see less

2. What percentage of total methane emissions is from agricultural processes?

98%

54%

29%

11%

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.

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.

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

Chicken

Cow dairy

Beef

Pork

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

Explanation

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

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

80%

60%

25%

45%

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.

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.

5. Would you become a semi-vegetarian?

Yes

Maybe

I would consider it, but probably not

I am already a vegetarian/vegan/other

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.

Explanation

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