Question

what role does agriculture play in the solid waste stream?
agriculture does not contribute at all.
agriculture produces about 10% of solid waste.
agriculture only contributes about 0.2% of solid waste.
agriculture is the largest contributor.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Agriculture does not contribute at all" is incorrect as agriculture does generate some waste (e.g., crop residues, animal manure in solid form).
• "Agriculture produces about 10% of solid waste" is too high; major contributors like municipal waste or industrial waste are larger.
• "Agriculture is the largest contributor" is incorrect as sectors like municipalities or industries contribute more.
• "Agriculture only contributes about 0.2% of solid waste" aligns with typical data on agricultural solid waste contribution relative to other sources (like municipal, industrial, etc.).

Answer:

C. Agriculture only contributes about 0.2% of solid waste.