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When organic matter decomposes anaerobically (that is, without air), as it does in the human bowel, methane gas is produced. Methane is a greenhouse gas 20 times more dangerous than carbon dioxide.
The anaerobic process also occurs in cattle, as well as in landfill, and is a significant contribution to greenhouses gases.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoAnaerobic (without air) decomposition of food and animal waste produces methane gas, a powerful greenhouse gas. It has a strong odor. This decomposition takes place in garbage tip landfills, as well as in the human and animal bowels.
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∙ 15y agoa. Anaerobic (without air) decomposition of food and animal waste produces methane gas, a powerful greenhouse gas. It has a strong odor. This decomposition takes place in garbage tip landfills, as well as in the human and animal bowels.
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∙ 9y agoThe odors of anaerobic decomposition can be attributed to methane gas. This gas is released during decomposition and results in a characteristic smell.
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What is the breaking down of food molecules without the use of oxygen called?
Anaerobic decomposition or anaerobic digestion.
_____ substance are organic waste that are NOT harmful to the environment when decomposed.?
Anaerobic decomposition
How are the substances broken down by microbes?
By aerobic or anaerobic decomposition procesa.
What is the stinky gas associated with swamps and anaerobic decomposition?
H2S Hydrogen Suphide
What is the difference of fermentation and decomposition?
Decomposition uses cellular respiration to break down dead plant matter--this means that oxygen is involved in the process. Fermentation is another word for anaerobic decomposition, which occurs without oxygen.
How is oil and natural gas formed?
Oil and natural gas, also called fossil fuels, are formed by anaerobic decomposition of dead and buried organisms. Anaerobic decomposition is the decomposition of something while lacking oxygen, which is caused by it being buried in mud and sediment, which over time (millions of years) will cause favorable conditions for fossil fuels to form.
Where is biogas derived from?
Biogas is none other than methane which is obtained on anaerobic decomposition of organic waste.
Why is methane released from peatlands?
Methane is a byproduct or waste from the decomposition of organic material in anaerobic conditions. Without oxygen (anaerobic) the bacteria convert the carbon compounds to CH4 not CO2.
What will occur if your compost does not get enough air?
Anaerobic decomposition is what happens when compostable materials do not get enough air. Aerobic breakdown occurs when proper aeration is achieved whereas landfill-like decomposition happens in its absence.
Decomposition of glass in landfills?
In the natural environment, glass takes approximately 1,000,000 to decompose. Due to the anaerobic conditions and keeping water out of landfills, the decomposition rate of glass could easily double and triple in a landfill.
Does carbon dioxide makes septic tanks smell?
CO2(carbon dioxide) is a colorless, odorless gas.ANS2:Septic tanks don't smell, they stink. The stench comes in part from hydrogen sulfide that is produced during the anaerobic decomposition of organic material. There are other gases that add to the aroma but CO2 is not one of them because it has no odor.
Why does garden mulch have a bad odor?
Garden mulch is decomposing as organic matter does. The odor is caused by bacteria breaking it down. The decomposition produces heat which is why it's warm when in large piles and will emit steam at early morning.
