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