Question

question 15 of 29
how can intensive agricultural practices contribute to climate change?
a. the loss of trees to agriculture reduces the lands albedo.
b. fewer trees are available to fossilize into petroleum.
c. large herds of livestock give off greenhouse gases.
d. livestock manure absorbs greenhouse gases.

Explanation:

Intensive agriculture often involves large - scale livestock farming. Livestock, such as cows, release methane (a potent greenhouse gas) during digestion. This contributes to the overall increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, which is a major driver of climate change. Option A is more about deforestation in general rather than specifically intensive agriculture. Option B is not a significant factor in climate change related to agriculture. Option D is incorrect as livestock manure actually releases rather than absorbs greenhouse gases.

Answer:

C. Large herds of livestock give off greenhouse gases.