3.1.3.A.1.c. Natural Gas

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define overgrazing in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how livestock can affect plant life.

2. 2.

   What is natural gas primarily made of?

   Hint

   Remember it's a gas associated with fossil fuels.

3. 3.

   What is the primary component of natural gas?

   • Ethane
   • Propane
   • Methane

   Hint

   Think about its properties as a fossil fuel.

4. 4.

   True or False: Overgrazing can result in increased soil fertility.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the consequences of removing plant life from soil.

5. 5.

   Propose a plan to reduce overgrazing in a specific region while maintaining livestock productivity.

   Hint

   Think about ways to give land time to regenerate while still using it.

6. 6.

   Analyze how increasing temperature might affect salt accumulation in an agricultural field.

   Hint

   Consider how climate influences water cycles and agricultural practices.