Cattle and Methane Quiz

What is the main reason for cows belching out millions of tons of methane?

• They digest food in a specific way

• They have a four-part stomach

• They eat a lot of grass and hay

• They produce methane as a byproduct of fermentation

What is the impact of methane on the environment?

• It reduces the temperature of the planet

• It has no impact on the planet's temperature

• It traps heat from the sun and raises the planet's temperature

• It helps in reducing global warming

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What is the name of the red seaweed that has been successful in reducing methane emissions from dairy cows?

• Fucus Vesiculosus

• Chondrus Crispus

• Asparagopsis Taxiformis

• Ulva lactuca

How do scientists make cows eat the red seaweed to reduce methane emissions?

• Force-feed the seaweed to the cows

• Spray it on the cows' bodies

• Mix it with molasses to mask the taste

• Add it to their regular feed without any changes

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What is the drawback of using feed additives like seaweed to reduce methane emissions from cattle?

• It has no drawbacks

• It is harmful to the cows' health

• It may lead to an increase in methane emissions

• It is not effective in reducing methane emissions

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What is the potential co-benefit of eating healthier diets in relation to reducing methane emissions?

• It has no impact on methane emissions

• It can lead to an increase in methane emissions

• It can reduce the amount of meat consumption

• It can increase the amount of meat consumption

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What is the suggestion to encourage less beef consumption?

• Introduce new flavors of beef products

• Put beef in a different part of the store

• Increase the advertising of beef products

• Provide discounts on beef products

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What is the alternative approach to reduce methane emissions apart from using feed additives?

• Encourage more beef consumption

• Put beef alternatives in a different section of the store

• Discourage the consumption of fruits and vegetables

• Introduce more meat options in the organic food section

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