Reducing Carbon Footprint
  • 1. What is a carbon footprint?
A) The amount of greenhouse gases generated by human activities.
B) The weight of carbon in the atmosphere.
C) A measurement of shoe size.
D) A type of carbon found in forests.
  • 2. Which of the following is an effective way to reduce carbon footprint?
A) Eating more meat and dairy products.
B) Increasing energy use at home.
C) Using public transportation instead of driving a car.
D) Throwing recyclable items in the trash.
  • 3. What does the term 'carbon offset' refer to?
A) Using more plastic products.
B) Switching to fossil fuels for energy production.
C) Compensating for greenhouse gas emissions by funding projects that reduce emissions.
D) Reducing the amount of carbon in the air.
  • 4. What is the main greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming?
A) Carbon dioxide (CO2).
B) Argon (Ar).
C) Nitrogen (N2).
D) Oxygen (O2).
  • 5. In terms of transportation, what can help reduce carbon footprint?
A) Leaving the car engine running when parked.
B) Cycling or walking for short distances.
C) Buying a large SUV.
D) Accelerating and braking quickly while driving.
  • 6. What is a sustainable practice for reducing carbon footprint in the workplace?
A) Using disposable products for office lunches.
B) Implementing energy-efficient lighting and equipment.
C) Keeping all electronic devices on standby mode.
D) Printing unnecessary documents regularly.
  • 7. Why is reducing carbon footprint important for future generations?
A) To deplete natural resources quickly.
B) To promote health hazards.
C) To ensure a sustainable and habitable planet for them.
D) To create immediate economic boom.
  • 8. How can using energy-efficient appliances at home contribute to reducing carbon footprint?
A) They have no impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
B) They consume less electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
C) They emit carbon dioxide directly.
D) They use more energy, increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
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