Understanding Carbon Footprint - pre test

What is a carbon footprint?

• The weight of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• The amount of carbon in a person's footprint.

• The emissions from recycling activities.

• The total amount of greenhouse gas emissions from an individual, organization, event, or product.

What is one benefit of tracking your carbon footprint mentioned in the text?

• It increases your carbon footprint.

• It helps you make informed decisions about increasing emissions.

• It can help you identify areas to reduce your impact on the environment.

• It has no impact on the environment.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of the introduction in the discussion text?

• To provide solutions to environmental issues.

• To introduce the concept of a carbon footprint and its significance.

• To discuss the disadvantages of tracking personal carbon emissions.

• To encourage people to increase their carbon footprint.

Identify one pro argument for tracking your carbon footprint mentioned in the text.

• It creates a sense of guilt and anxiety.

• It helps you identify areas where you can make changes to reduce your impact on the environment.

• It increases your carbon footprint.

• It discourages efforts to reduce environmental impact.

Identify one contra argument against tracking personal carbon footprints mentioned in the text.

• It creates feelings of hopelessness and discouragement.

• It is a quick and easy process.

• It requires minimal time and effort.

• It encourages accurate record-keeping.