What makes North Carolina uniquely qualified to demonstrate the impact of industrial hog farming?

Impact of Biogas on Waste Management

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It has the largest number of hog farms in the US.
It has a high concentration of hog farms in a specific region.
It has the most advanced waste management technology.
It is the only state with a lagoon system.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major health risk associated with the lagoon and sprayfield system?
Increased risk of heart disease
Increased risk of diabetes
Higher rates of skin cancer
Respiratory diseases from air pollutants
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was a moratorium placed on new or expanded hog farms in North Carolina?
To increase pork production
To encourage technological innovation
Due to environmental and health concerns
To promote the growth of small farms
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key requirement for the new waste management technology proposed in the 2000 agreement?
It had to be developed within a year.
It needed to be economically feasible.
It needed to be implemented nationwide.
It had to be cheaper than existing methods.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant challenge faced by farmers in adopting new waste management technologies?
Lack of interest from the community
High costs compared to traditional methods
Insufficient government support
Lack of available technology
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main goal of Smithfield's 'manure to energy' project?
To eliminate all waste from hog farms
To convert methane into natural gas
To reduce the number of hog farms
To increase pork production
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the biogas project impact the current waste management practices?
It eliminates all environmental issues.
It monetizes the existing waste management system.
It completely replaces the lagoon system.
It reduces the number of hog farms.
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