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greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change come from which of t…

Question

greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change come from which of the following sources? (there is more than one answer)

factory farming

invasive species

too many trees

energy production through the burning of fossil fuels

genetically modified organisms (gmos)

logging

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
  • Factory Farming: Produces methane (e.g., from livestock manure and digestion).
  • Energy Production through the burning of fossil fuels: Releases carbon dioxide.
  • Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Some GMO crops may indirectly contribute (e.g., if associated with increased agricultural practices that use more energy or fertilizers which can release nitrous oxide).

Invasive Species: Mainly affect local ecosystems (biodiversity, competition with native species) rather than directly emitting significant greenhouse gases.
Too many trees: Trees absorb carbon dioxide (help mitigate climate change).
Logging: If not sustainable, can release carbon (but the question is about sources of greenhouse gases - original options, and the checked ones are more direct major sources as per common climate - change discussions).

Answer:

Factory Farming, Energy Production through the burning of fossil fuels, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)