Biology 5090 · O Level · Effects of humans on ecosystems

Effects of humans on ecosystems — practice question

A team of scientists studied the total mass of carbon dioxide released when animals and plants are reared on farms and then eaten by humans as food.
(a)[3]

Suggest and explain how human actions can cause carbon dioxide to be released after food has left the farm where it was produced.

(b(i))[3]

A farmer chooses to switch production from lamb to beans. Calculate the percentage change in carbon dioxide released per kg of food produced.

(b(ii))[4]

Use the table results together with your scientific knowledge to explain how this diet choice could benefit the environment.

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