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Elective: Climate Challenge

2 dot points across 2 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How can agriculture reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon while remaining productive?

Analyse the sources of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and evaluate carbon farming and mitigation strategies for Australian production systems
A focused answer to the HSC Agriculture Climate Challenge elective dot point on emissions. Sources of agricultural greenhouse gases, enteric methane and nitrous oxide, carbon farming through soil and trees, methane-reducing feed additives, and carbon markets, with real Australian examples.
6 min answer →

How does climate variability and change challenge Australian agriculture, and how do producers adapt and mitigate sustainably?

Investigate the impact of climate variability and change on agricultural production and evaluate strategies for adaptation and mitigation
A focused answer to the HSC Agriculture Climate Challenge elective. Climate variability and change, drought and the impact on production, plus adaptation and mitigation strategies including emissions reduction, grounded in real Australian conditions.
6 min answer →