Multiple choice

Cattle, sheep and termites are responsible for the release of which of the following greenhouse gases?

  1. Methane

  2. Carbon dioxide

  3. Nitrous oxide

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Methane is produced when bacteria break down the organic matter in moist places that lack oxygen, such as swamps, natural wetlands, paddy fields, landfills and digestive tracts of cattle, sheep and termites.

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