Lesson 10: Greenhouse Gas emissions

Multiple Choice

Which sector is the largest contributor to Canada's greenhouse gas emissions?

• Burning fuel for electricity & heat

• Transportation

• Agriculture

• Industrial processes & manufacturing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities directly increases greenhouse gas emissions in order to keep buildings warm?

• Burning fossil fuels and wood

• Planting more trees

• Using solar panels

• Recycling waste

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Harvesting trees reduces the amount of carbon dioxide removed from the air by

.

Multiple Choice

What is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gases in Canada?

• Alberta oil sands

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Land travel

Multiple Select

Which of the following gases are produced in various production industries?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Oxygen

Open Ended

Describe how urbanization contributes to the production of greenhouse gases.

Fill in the Blanks

Air travel burns up large amounts of ______ _____, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a source of greenhouse gas emissions?

• Farming

• Landfills

• Air travel

• Recycling