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Which compares the gases most commonly released by fertilizers and gases from landfills?(1 point)

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Chemicals from fertilizers can release methane, while landfills release carbon dioxide.
Chemicals from fertilizers can release methane, while landfills release carbon dioxide.

Chemicals from fertilizers can release nitrous oxide, while landfills release methane.
Chemicals from fertilizers can release nitrous oxide, while landfills release methane.

Chemicals from fertilizers can release methane, while landfills release nitrous oxide.
Chemicals from fertilizers can release methane, while landfills release nitrous oxide.

Chemicals from fertilizers can release carbon dioxide, while landfills release methane.

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The correct comparison is:

Chemicals from fertilizers can release nitrous oxide, while landfills release methane.

Fertilizers are known to contribute to nitrous oxide emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while methane is commonly released from the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in landfills.