Question

Which human agricultural practice leads to the breaking down of chemicals and nitrous oxide production?(1 point)
Responses

cutting down trees to plant crops
cutting down trees to plant crops

the use of community landfills
the use of community landfills

the use of synthetic fertilizers
the use of synthetic fertilizers

raising cattle on natural grasslands

Answer 1

The agricultural practice that leads to the breaking down of chemicals and nitrous oxide production is **the use of synthetic fertilizers**. Synthetic fertilizers can lead to the release of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, during the breakdown of nitrogen compounds in the soil.