12.1.8 - Sources of Nitrous Oxide
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What is nitrous oxide?
💡 Hint: What is its chemical formula?
Name one source of nitrous oxide emissions.
💡 Hint: Think about fertilizers or tools used in farming.
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What is the primary source of nitrous oxide?
💡 Hint: Consider which activity uses fertilizers the most.
Is nitrous oxide more potent than carbon dioxide?
💡 Hint: Think of the global warming potential number.
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Analyze the impact of reducing synthetic fertilizer use on nitrous oxide levels in the atmosphere. What societal changes would be necessary?
💡 Hint: Consider how farming methods can alter gas emissions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of various mitigation strategies for reducing nitrous oxide emissions in agriculture. Which methods would likely have the most impact?
💡 Hint: Think about which methods facilitate better fertilizer use.
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