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Geological Engineering · Q68

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 68

Q68

Which gas is commonly released from decomposing organic waste in landfills?

A.
Methane
Answer
B.
Oxygen
C.
Nitrogen
D.
Carbon monoxide

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Methane (CH?) is a potent greenhouse gas produced by anaerobic decomposition of organic waste in landfills.It poses explosion hazards and contributes to climate change.