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Agriculture's Role in Climate Change Mitigation

Description: Agriculture's Role in Climate Change Mitigation
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What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by agricultural activities?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

  4. Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Methane (CH4) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by agricultural activities, particularly from livestock production and rice cultivation.

Which agricultural practice is known to contribute significantly to methane emissions?

  1. Crop Rotation

  2. Fertilizer Application

  3. Irrigation

  4. Enteric Fermentation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Enteric fermentation, the process of digestion in livestock, is a major source of methane emissions in agriculture.

How does deforestation contribute to climate change in the context of agriculture?

  1. It reduces carbon sequestration.

  2. It increases soil erosion.

  3. It disrupts water cycles.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, often driven by agricultural expansion, contributes to climate change by reducing carbon sequestration, increasing soil erosion, and disrupting water cycles.

Which agricultural practice is known to reduce nitrous oxide emissions?

  1. Conservation Tillage

  2. Crop Rotation

  3. Synthetic Fertilizer Application

  4. Irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservation tillage, a farming practice that minimizes soil disturbance, helps reduce nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural soils.

How can improved crop management contribute to climate change mitigation in agriculture?

  1. By increasing crop yields.

  2. By reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

  3. By enhancing soil carbon sequestration.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved crop management practices, such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and precision agriculture, can contribute to climate change mitigation by increasing crop yields, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers, and enhancing soil carbon sequestration.

Which agricultural practice is known to increase soil carbon sequestration?

  1. Conservation Tillage

  2. Crop Rotation

  3. Synthetic Fertilizer Application

  4. Irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservation tillage, a farming practice that minimizes soil disturbance, helps increase soil carbon sequestration.

How can agroforestry contribute to climate change mitigation in agriculture?

  1. By increasing carbon sequestration.

  2. By reducing soil erosion.

  3. By enhancing biodiversity.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agroforestry, the integration of trees and shrubs into agricultural systems, can contribute to climate change mitigation by increasing carbon sequestration, reducing soil erosion, and enhancing biodiversity.

Which agricultural practice is known to reduce methane emissions from livestock production?

  1. Improved Feed Management

  2. Vaccination of Livestock

  3. Synthetic Fertilizer Application

  4. Irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Improved feed management practices, such as providing high-quality feed and reducing overfeeding, can help reduce methane emissions from livestock production.

How can precision agriculture contribute to climate change mitigation in agriculture?

  1. By reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

  2. By optimizing water usage.

  3. By reducing soil erosion.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Precision agriculture, the use of technology to optimize agricultural inputs, can contribute to climate change mitigation by reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers, optimizing water usage, and reducing soil erosion.

Which agricultural practice is known to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from synthetic fertilizer application?

  1. Conservation Tillage

  2. Crop Rotation

  3. Synthetic Fertilizer Application

  4. Nitrification Inhibitors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nitrification inhibitors, chemical compounds that slow the conversion of ammonium to nitrate in soils, can help reduce nitrous oxide emissions from synthetic fertilizer application.

How can improved water management contribute to climate change mitigation in agriculture?

  1. By reducing methane emissions from rice cultivation.

  2. By optimizing water usage.

  3. By reducing soil erosion.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved water management practices, such as alternate wetting and drying in rice cultivation, can contribute to climate change mitigation by reducing methane emissions, optimizing water usage, and reducing soil erosion.

Which agricultural practice is known to reduce soil erosion?

  1. Conservation Tillage

  2. Crop Rotation

  3. Synthetic Fertilizer Application

  4. Irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservation tillage, a farming practice that minimizes soil disturbance, helps reduce soil erosion.

How can organic farming contribute to climate change mitigation in agriculture?

  1. By reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

  2. By increasing soil carbon sequestration.

  3. By reducing soil erosion.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organic farming practices, which rely on natural inputs and minimize the use of synthetic chemicals, can contribute to climate change mitigation by reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers, increasing soil carbon sequestration, and reducing soil erosion.

Which agricultural practice is known to reduce methane emissions from rice cultivation?

  1. Conservation Tillage

  2. Crop Rotation

  3. Alternate Wetting and Drying

  4. Irrigation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alternate wetting and drying, a water management practice in rice cultivation, can help reduce methane emissions.

How can improved livestock management contribute to climate change mitigation in agriculture?

  1. By reducing methane emissions from livestock production.

  2. By increasing livestock productivity.

  3. By reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved livestock management practices, such as improved feed management, vaccination, and breeding, can contribute to climate change mitigation by reducing methane emissions, increasing livestock productivity, and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

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