Prelims 2019 · Environment · Question 81
Consider the following statements:<br/>1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment.<br/>2. Cattle release ammonia into environment.<br/>3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
1, 2 and 3
1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment — Correct. Agricultural soils emit nitrogen oxides, especially nitrous oxide (N2O), due to microbial processes like nitrification and denitrification after fertilizer use.
2. Cattle release ammonia into environment — Correct. Cattle excreta and manure management are major sources of ammonia (NH3) emissions.
3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment — Correct. Poultry litter/manure releases reactive nitrogen compounds such as ammonia and nitrates into the environment.
Hence, all three statements are correct.