Carbon Footprint Quiz

What is a carbon footprint?

• The amount of water a person uses daily

• The total emissions of greenhouse gases associated with one’s activities

• The physical footprint of an individual

• The cost of carbon credits used by a company

What gas is primarily associated with carbon footprints?

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

Which sector is the largest contributor to global carbon emissions?

• Transportation

• Waste

• Food Consumption

• Electricity

What is the unit for measuring a carbon footprint?

• Kilojoules

• CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent)

• Liters

• Kilograms

Which human activity contributes about 10-12% of global carbon emissions?

• Electricity use

• Driving cars

• Air travel

• Shopping

What is the average global CO2 concentration in 2023?

• 280 ppm

• 315 ppm

• 419.3 ppm

• 390 ppm

Which food-related activity contributes significantly to global emissions?

• Vegan diets

• Grain farming

• Meat and dairy production

• Fruit export

Which gas is emitted by decomposing waste?

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Helium

What is the main goal of transitioning to a low-carbon economy?

• Increase fossil fuel use

• Strengthen GDP

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• Promote global tourism

What does the greenhouse effect do?

• Cools the planet

• Absorbs and radiates heat

• Blocks UV rays

• Reduces rainfall