Which of the following can be attributed to animal agriculture? Approximately 65

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Which of the following can be attributed to animal agriculture? Approximately 65-80% of the deforestation in the Amazon The use of approximately 30% of the world's fresh water supplies. The release of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. All of these. Animal legal defense fund (ALDF) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) advocate for The basic rights of animals. Keeping egg laying hens in larger cages so they can spread their wings Ensuring animals are not slaughtered while still alive. All of these. Confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are blamed for being sources of pollution, as animals are kept in dense conditions with animal waste ping up in ponds (which sometimes gets into water systems). What is another risk of CAFOs? The high density of animals causes bacteria to spread easily amongst animals The traditionally valued idea of family farms has all but disappeared Respiratory harm to workers All of these

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Question 7: Which of the following can be attributed to animal agriculture?

Answer: The release of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

Explanation: Methane is the major contributor to climate change and also a powerful greenhouse gas. According to the studies of NIWA( National institute of water and atmospheric research) it states that the large number of animals like chicken,turkey,pigs and many produce Large number of methane during digestion and also through their feces. Since methane is even more dangerous and effective than carbon dioxide.

Question 8: ALDF and PETA advocate for?

Answer: ALL OF THESE.

Explanation: Since their foundation from 30 years PETA as well as ALDF are seen fighting majorly for animal rights and recently they are also advocating for cases like cruelty on animals inside laboratories and slaughter houses. They are advocating to ensure safety of animals in slaughter houses as well as their rights. And they are also recommending the usage of BATTERY CAGES for hens. So ALDF and PETA advocate for all the above mentioned factors.

Question 9: The other risk of CAFO?

Answer: Respiratory harm to workers.

EXPLANATION: The biggest tragedy of industrial animal factories is the workers health condition. Apart from animal waste piling up in ponds the other major risk is the workers suffer from number of medical conditions and the important is respiratory illness due to poor air quality in factories.

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