DRINKS IN A DAY
atmosphere than carbon dioxide-that a
single cow releases each year.
SOURCES FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGGIATURAL DEVELOPMENT
ANALYZE IT:
1. There are an estimated 1 billion cattle worldwide. About what percentage are in the U.S.?
93.6 Millind
2. Roughly one-third of a cow's daily waste is urine. About how many pounds of urine can a cow produce in a day?
3. About how much water would the average cow drink in one year?565
4. Adding seaweed to a cow's feed can significantly lower the amount of methane in the animal's burps. Use Information from
the Infographic and the article to describe potential benefits of reducing methane emissions.
5. What other statistics could be helpful in understanding how livestock affect the environment? List at least three. Explain your
thinking.
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AUGUST 29, 2022