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in congo, the central african republic and oman, the study found. the study estimated production of greenhouse gases in 237 countries. “more and more of the developing world is adopting the bad habits of the developed world,” said study co - author ken caldeira.

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the other study, from the proceedings of the national academy of sciences, focused on the industrialized food chain in the united states. this study looked at grazing, growing food for the cattle, and the use of irrigation water.

the study should not just guide consumer choice, but also government policy, eshel said. he said this issue is an example of the “tragedy of the commons,” where people each selfishly use a common resource. eventually, the resource runs out.

1. according to the article, which of the following is true?

a. the united states produces the largest amount of beef.
b. sheep and goats produce the same amount of greenhouse gases.
c. greenhouse emissions have increased more than 50 percent since 1961.
d. the study was conducted by a group of geophysicists from developing countries.

1. what is the connection between beef production and developing nations?

a. developing nations are against beef production.
b. developing nations consume the highest amount of beef.
c. developing nations produce the highest amounts of greenhouse gases due to beef production.
d. developing nations are worried about the emission of greenhouse gases due to beef production.

1. underline your evidence for question 1 in the text and label it with a 1. underline your evidence for question 2 in the text and label it with a 2.

1. in the article above, is the balance between humans and nature sustainable? why or why not? answer in a complete sentence.

Explanation:

Question 1

• Option a: The article says developing countries (like in Congo, Central African Republic, Oman) have more greenhouse gas from beef, not the US. So a is false.
• Option b: The article states different livestock (cattle, sheep, goats) have different impacts, so same amount of greenhouse gases is false.
• Option c: The study from the National Academy of Sciences (or the other study) - the text says "Greenhouse emissions have increased more than 50 percent since 1961" in relation to grazing, growing food for cattle, etc. So c is true.
• Option d: The study was about the industrialized food chain in the US? No, the other study focused on US industrialized food chain, but the first study was about 237 countries. So d is false.

• Option a: The article is about developing countries producing more greenhouse gases from beef, not a connection of production vs developing/developed (the first study is about developing countries having more emissions from beef). So a is not right.
• Option b: The article doesn't say developing nations are against beef production. So b is wrong.
• Option c: The study found developing countries (like Congo, etc.) have more greenhouse gases due to beef production. So the connection is developing nations produce the highest amounts of greenhouse gases due to beef production. So c is correct.
• Option d: The worry is about greenhouse gases from beef, not just beef production in general. So d is wrong.

To determine if the balance between humans and nature is sustainable, we look at the article. The article shows that developing countries are adopting the bad habits of developed countries in terms of beef production (which causes greenhouse gas emissions). Also, the "tragedy of the commons" is mentioned, where people selfishly use a common resource (like land for grazing, water for irrigation) until it runs out. With increasing greenhouse gas emissions from beef production and overuse of resources, the current actions (like unsustainable beef production practices) are leading to resource depletion and environmental harm. So the balance is not sustainable because human activities (beef production, overusing common resources) are causing environmental damage (increased greenhouse gases) and following the "tragedy of the commons" pattern where resources may be exhausted.

Answer:

c. Greenhouse emissions have increased more than 50 percent since 1961.

Question 2