This chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions in 2018 - Leaving Cert Agricultural Science - Question 9 - 2021
Question 9
This chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions in 2018.
Analyse the chart and answer the question which follow.
(a) Where would you rank the greenhouse gas emission... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:This chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions in 2018 - Leaving Cert Agricultural Science - Question 9 - 2021
Step 1
Where would you rank the greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in 2018?
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Agriculture was responsible for 34% of the greenhouse gas emissions in 2018, making it one of the highest sources. Therefore, I would rank it 1st (highest ranking) for greenhouse gas emissions.
Step 2
List two sources of greenhouse gases from agriculture.
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Animal respiration
Synthetic fertilizers
Step 3
Briefly explain two ways in which they could increase biodiversity on their farm.
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Plant native hedgerows or trees to create habitats for wildlife, ensuring that they maintain them correctly throughout the year to avoid disrupting nesting birds.
Sow wildflower patches to attract pollinators, thereby increasing the variety of species present on the farm.
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