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Humans and the Energy Cycle

Question 5 • * FL-2001340-Environmental Science Sem 2

Which condition is a result of using an anaerobic digester?

Answer
A
increase in the road quality by coating with material from the anaerobic digester
B
increase in land fertility due to the addition of the nitrogen and phosphorous byproduct
C
increase in pulmonary diseases due to poor air quality from gases produced in cooking and heating
D
increase in the number of cattle supported by a given area of land

Explanation

An anaerobic digester breaks down organic waste and produces biogas plus a nutrient-rich leftover material called digestate. The digestate contains nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which can be added to soil to improve fertility. Therefore, the best answer is choice B, increased land fertility.

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