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According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, over 60% of methane emissions come from human activities. The remaining 40% is emitted from other sources such as wetlands, where bacteria decomposes organic materials in anaerobic conditions (oxygen free). Other sources of methane release include termites, oceans, sediments, volcanoes, and wildfires.
Carbon dioxide is the main contributor to greenhouse gases, and makes up about two thirds of greenhouse gases produced by human activities. However, weight for weight the contribution of methane to greenhouse gases is comparatively 21 times greater than carbon dioxide over a 100 year period. So although methane 'pollution' is relatively low it is amongst the worst of greenhouse gases.
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What are bacteria that produce methane called?
Methanogens which are archaebacteria found in the domain Archaea produce Methane! :]
Organisms that use methane as an energy source usually produce as a byproduct?
An organism that uses methane as an energy source is called a methanotroph. Methanotrophs combine oxygen and methane to produce formaldehyde which is metabolized via the RuMP pathway.
Do septic tanks produce methane gas?
yes
Do humans produce methane?
hello sonny saunders
How nitric acid react with methane?
When vapours of nitric acid and Methane gas are heated in a closed container, Nitro methane and water vapours are produce , CH4 + HNO3 --- heat---> CH3-NO2 + H2O
What reacts with molecules in lower atmosphere to produce poisons?
Air pollution
How much pollution does a truck produce?
A large truck would produce as much as pollution as 150 cars!
How much methane does a cow produce in a day?
65poo
Does Pollution give off methane?
no, methane is part of pollution! the main contributors to pollution and global warming are:CO2 (carbon dioxide)CH2 (methane)and i don't know the third, sorry!
What are some effects of pollution on the planet?
the main one is cars which puts tonnes of carbon dioxide into the air, another is methane gas which comes from everyone and also cows produce several tonnes of methane everyday
Is the automobile the biggest cause of pollution?
no because every year cows produce the same amount of methane dioxide as cars so its cows as well
How much methame do cows produse?
None. Cows produce methane, not methame.
Does passing gas pollute the air?
Yes it does because the gasses in the passing of gas can pollute the air but not that much. Some people think that pollution just happens from machines but it can by natural causes too. Human methane production is not significant. Cows produce much more methane gas than humans do. This is a concern because methane is a much more potent greenhouse gas than CO2. Methane from cattle tends to come from belches (cows have multiple stomachs) than from cow flatulence (gas passing).
How much pollution does Cherokee fruit and ice produce?
none.
What are bacteria that produce methane called?
Methanogens which are archaebacteria found in the domain Archaea produce Methane! :]
How much methane dose rice produce?
Enough to get you high. I know what Im talking about.
How much pollution does an average factory produce a day?
sorry- no such thing as an "average factory". It depends on what they make, and the controls they have in placed. Some factories produce NO pollution.
