AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Nitrous oxide emissions come mainly from
A.fertilized agricultural soils
B.solar panels
C.wind turbines
D.hydroelectric dams
Explanation
Core Concept
Soil microbes convert excess fertilizer nitrogen to N₂O — a greenhouse gas nearly 300 times stronger than CO₂ per molecule.
Correct Answer
Afertilized agricultural soils
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