TRACK 1 MID Q1

What does a carbon footprint measure?

• The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

•  The amount of greenhouse gases emitted by a specific entity

•  The amount of pollution in a city

• The amount of energy used by a country

 What is the standard unit for measuring carbon footprints?

• Kilograms of CO₂

• Tonnes of CO₂e

• Liters of CO₂

• Gallons of CO₂e

 Which of the following is NOT a key component of a carbon footprint?

• Direct emissions

• Indirect emissions

• Water usage

• Supply chain emissions

What is the primary reason for understanding carbon footprints?

• To track economic growth

•  To monitor air quality

• To mitigate climate change

• To measure population density

How can consumers contribute to reducing carbon footprints?

• By buying only locally produced goods

• By choosing products with lower carbon footprints

• By using public transportation

• All of the above

What is the approximate global average carbon footprint per person per year?

• 2 tonnes of CO₂e

• 4 tonnes of CO₂e

• 8 tonnes of CO₂e

• 16 tonnes of CO₂e

Which country has a significantly higher average carbon footprint than the global average?

• China

• United States

• India

• Brazil

 What is the goal set by environmental experts for the global average carbon footprint by 2050?

• Under 1 tonne of CO₂e

• Under 2 tonnes of CO₂e

• Under 4 tonnes of CO₂e

• Under 8 tonnes of CO₂e

What is the primary source of direct emissions in a carbon footprint?

•  Electricity production

• Food production

• Transportation

• Waste disposal

How can governments use carbon footprint data?

• To develop policies aimed at reducing emissions

• To track economic growth

• To monitor air quality

• To measure population density