I WONDER - What Is A Carbon Footprint?

The video explains how everyday actions like eating, clothing, and using electricity contribute to carbon dioxide emissions, impacting one's carbon footprint. It discusses how carbon footprints can be measured for individuals, businesses, and countries, highlighting that wealthier nations tend to have larger footprints due to higher consumption of resources.

What everyday activities contribute to carbon dioxide emissions?

• Reading books

• Eating food

• Listening to music

• Sleeping

How does a larger carbon footprint affect the environment?

• It reduces air pollution

• It decreases global warming

• It increases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• It has no impact

What can be measured to understand carbon emissions?

• Only country carbon footprint

• Only personal carbon footprint

• Only business carbon footprint

• Personal, business, and country carbon footprints

Why do wealthier countries have a higher carbon footprint?

• They have fewer people

• They use less electricity

• They have more natural resources

• They have more foreign holidays

Which countries tend to have a lower carbon footprint?

• Countries with high GDP

• Countries with large populations

• Underdeveloped countries

• Developed countries