The Environment (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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Approximately how many litres of methane does each cow produce daily?
Approximately how many litres of methane does each cow produce daily?
200-500 litres
How much greater is nitrous oxide's global warming potential compared to carbon dioxide?
How much greater is nitrous oxide's global warming potential compared to carbon dioxide?
Nearly 300 times greater
What is eutrophication?
What is eutrophication?
Algae blooms consuming oxygen in water
What causes soil compaction in animal production systems?
What causes soil compaction in animal production systems?
Heavy machinery and animal traffic
What environmental problem do ammonia emissions from slurry contribute to?
What environmental problem do ammonia emissions from slurry contribute to?
Acid rain formation
Which benefit does animal manure provide to soil?
Which benefit does animal manure provide to soil?
Improves soil fertility and structure
How do monoculture grass systems affect biodiversity?
How do monoculture grass systems affect biodiversity?
Reduce species richness
What does improving feed efficiency through better nutrition achieve?
What does improving feed efficiency through better nutrition achieve?
Reduces methane per unit production
What is the primary purpose of buffer strips near waterways?
What is the primary purpose of buffer strips near waterways?
Protect water quality
Which renewable energy system can be used for slurry management on farms?
Which renewable energy system can be used for slurry management on farms?
Anaerobic digestion of slurry