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