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Rice and Grain in Environmental Sustainability
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Which of the following is a major environmental impact of rice cultivation?
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All of the above
💡 Explanation:
Rice cultivation can lead to deforestation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Deforestation occurs when forests are cleared to make way for rice paddies. Water pollution occurs when fertilizers and pesticides used in rice cultivation run off into waterways. Greenhouse gas emissions occur when rice paddies release methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere.