How can agriculture be responsible for increasing the amount of methane in the atmosphere?
A)Crops like corn and soybeans add methane to the atmosphere
B)Methane is emitted by bacteria in the gut of agricultural animals, such as cattle and sheep
C)Overtilling the land will cause the soil to break down and release greenhouse gases
D)Fumes from liquid fertilizer are opening holes in the ozone

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Methane is emitted by bacteria in the gut of agricultural animals such as cattle and sheep during their digestion process. This methane is then released into the atmosphere through their burps and flatulence.

How Can Agriculture Be Responsible for Increasing the Amount of Methane