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12.1.8. Sources of Nitrous Oxide
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What is nitrous oxide?
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What is its chemical formula?
- 2.
Name one source of nitrous oxide emissions.
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Think about fertilizers or tools used in farming.
- 3.
What is the primary source of nitrous oxide?
- Fossil Fuels
- Agriculture
- Landfills
Hint
Consider which activity uses fertilizers the most.
- 4.
Is nitrous oxide more potent than carbon dioxide?
- True
- False
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Think of the global warming potential number.
- 5.
Analyze the impact of reducing synthetic fertilizer use on nitrous oxide levels in the atmosphere. What societal changes would be necessary?
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Consider how farming methods can alter gas emissions.
- 6.
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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