Calculating and Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

What is the main focus of this video?

• The concept of carbon footprint

• The history of carbon

• The ecological footprint of animals

• The benefits of fossil fuels

What is an ecological footprint?

• The total number of trees in a forest

• The amount of money spent on environmental projects

• The size of a country's population

• The amount of land and water needed to produce resources and absorb waste

What is counted as CO2 equivalent?

• Only carbon dioxide

• All greenhouse gases

• Only methane

• Only water vapor

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What percentage of the world's electricity is produced from fossil fuels in the US and China?

• 75%

• 50%

• 85%

• 65%

What is one way to calculate your carbon footprint?

• Using a website calculator

• Guessing based on your lifestyle

• Using a pen and paper

• Asking a scientist

What is a carbon offset?

• A way to pay for reducing carbon emissions elsewhere

• A method to increase carbon emissions

• A new technology for cars

• A type of fossil fuel

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Why is planting trees not a complete solution to carbon emissions?

• It increases the use of fossil fuels

• Trees are too expensive to plant

• It does not stop fossil fuel extraction

• Trees do not absorb CO2

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What is one way to reduce your carbon footprint at home?

• Using more electricity

• Living in a smaller home

• Driving more often

• Eating more meat

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How can your investments impact your carbon footprint?

• Investing in technology has no impact

• Investing in renewable energy increases your carbon footprint

• Investing in food reduces your carbon footprint

• Investing in fossil fuels increases your carbon footprint

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What is the best way to reduce our carbon footprint according to the video?

• Planting trees only

• Ignoring the problem

• Taking action and voting for systemic changes

• Using more fossil fuels