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Date May 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 18M.2.SL.TZ2.c
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18M.2.SL.TZ2.c

The environmental impact of producing protein from mealworms was compared with the impact of producing traditional protein sources. The graphs show the greenhouse gas production (global warming potential) and land use due to the production of 1 kg of protein from mealworms, chickens and cattle.

Outline the differences between the environmental impact of using mealworms and traditional farm livestock for protein production.

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a. mealworms contribute much less to global warming than other traditional farm livestock for protein production 

b. mealworms require less land use than other traditional farm livestock for protein production

Accept converse or OWTTE.

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