What is the major source of nitrous oxide?
A) aerosol sprays and refrigerants
B) burning fossil fuels
C) by-product of cattle and sheep digestion
D) burning associated with rainforest clearing
E) widespread use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture

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The widespread use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture is the major source of nitrous oxide emissions, as these fertilizers release nitrous oxide when they break down in the soil.

What Is the Major Source of Nitrous Oxide