Carbon Footprint Awareness Quiz

What is a carbon footprint?

• A mark you leave on the mud

• A mark you leave with your shoe

• A mark you leave on the sand

• A mark you leave on the environment with every action that releases carbon

Which of the following gases is considered harmful and contributes to the carbon footprint?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

How much energy does using a laptop take compared to a desktop?

• 70% less

• 60% less

• 50% less

• 80% less

What percentage of the world's room for livestock does America use?

• 29%

• 59%

• 39%

• 49%

Which of the following actions can help lower your carbon footprint?

• Driving more frequently

• Unplugging electronic devices when not in use

• Using a desktop instead of a laptop

• Taking longer showers

What is one way to reduce water usage and lower your carbon footprint?

• Drinking more bottled water

• Taking baths instead of showers

• Taking showers less frequently

• Leaving water running while brushing teeth

What activity is suggested to reduce carbon footprint and improve health?

• Playing more video games

• Watching more TV

• Using the lift instead of stairs

• Walking more instead of using cars

What is the impact of kids not going outside and playing video games more?

• It has no impact on their carbon footprint

• It makes them healthier

• It decreases their carbon footprint

• It makes them unhealthy and increases their carbon footprint