CARBON FOOTPRINT

1. 1. What does "carbon footprint" refer to?

• The amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by a forest

• The total greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities

• The amount of carbon stored in a fossil fuel deposit

• The weight of carbon in a specific area of land

What is the purpose of carbon footprinting?

• To measure the amount of carbon stored in fossil fuels

• To assess the impact of human activities on climate change

• To calculate the amount of carbon dioxide released during photosynthesis

• To determine the carbon content of various materials

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of reducing carbon footprint?

• Mitigating climate change impacts

• Improving air quality

• Increasing dependence on fossil fuels

• Promoting sustainable practices

How can individuals and organizations reduce their carbon footprint?

• By increasing energy consumption

• By using renewable energy sources

• By promoting deforestation

• By increasing reliance on fossil fuels

Which greenhouse gas is commonly included when calculating a carbon footprint?

• Carbon monoxide

• Oxygen

• nitrous oxide

• carbon dioxide

What is one of the primary challenges faced when attempting to accurately assess the carbon footprint of a product or activity?

• Limited availability of data on emissions

• Lack of standardized methodologies for calculation

• Inability to measure indirect emissions throughout the supply chain

• All of the above

What strategy can individuals adopt to reduce their carbon footprint associated with transportation?

• Using personal vehicles for every trip

• Opting for electric or hybrid vehicles

• Increasing air travel frequency

• Choosing single-occupancy vehicles for commuting

What common challenge arises when quantifying the carbon footprint of imported goods?

• Inaccurate measurement tools

• Lack of transparency in supply chains

• Overestimation of emissions from transportation

• Limited availability of international standards

Which of the following sectors typically contributes the most to an individual's carbon footprint?

• Residential

• Transportation

• Agriculture

• Industrial