S2 Your Carbon Footprint

What is a carbon footprint?

• The amount of money you spend on travel each year

• The total amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere by your activities

• The number of trees you plant in your garden

• The size of your shoe

Which of the following gases is most commonly linked to your carbon footprint?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

How does a large carbon footprint affect climate change?

• It helps cool the Earth

• It has no effect

• It increases the amount of greenhouse gases, making the Earth warmer

• It makes the air fresher

Which daily activity increases your carbon footprint the most?

• Walking to school

• Taking a long hot shower every day

• Reading a book

• Drawing with coloured pencils

Which of these is a good way to reduce waste at home?

• Throwing away all leftovers

• Using single-use plastic bags

• Recycling paper, glass, and plastic

• Leaving lights on all night

What is one sustainable transport option for travelling less than 1 mile?

• Driving a petrol car

• Taking a taxi

• Walking or cycling

• Riding a motorbike

Which of these actions can help reduce your carbon footprint at home?

• Boiling a full kettle even if you only need one cup

• Turning off lights when you leave a room

• Leaving the TV on all day

• Using the tumble dryer for one pair of socks

If you want to reduce food waste, what should you do?

• Buy more food than you need

• Plan your meals and use leftovers

• Throw away food that is still good

• Ignore expiry dates

Which of these vehicles produces the least carbon emissions per mile?

• Electric train

• Diesel lorry

• Petrol car

• Aeroplane

What is one way to save energy when washing clothes?

• Wash small loads every day

• Use hot water for every wash

• Wash full loads with cold water

• Dry clothes in a tumble dryer every time