AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
CAFOs (feedlots) concentrate meat production and
A.produce massive concentrated waste and methane
B.eliminate all waste products
C.use no water or feed
D.produce no greenhouse gases
Explanation
Core Concept
Packing thousands of animals into feedlots lowers land use and cost but creates lagoons of manure and heavy methane emissions.
Correct Answer
Aproduce massive concentrated waste and methane
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