Cattle production in the United States and other developed nations involves CAFOs that
A) produce large amounts of manure, all of which is diverted into soil restoration.
B) produce 14% of the greenhouse gas methane, which causes global warming.
C) generate income used to support the large population of native people.
D) produce leather, which sustains millions of workers in the Brazilian leather industry.
B
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In the wet tropics:
A) the annual temperature range usually exceeds daily temperature ranges. B) daily and annual temperature ranges are nearly identical. C) daily temperature ranges usually exceed the annual temperature range. D) the warmest month is always June or July.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false