Climate Change and Personal Action Quiz

What is the first step in reducing your carbon footprint?

• Switch to renewable energy

• Buy a fuel-efficient vehicle

• Calculate your personal carbon footprint

• Start recycling at home

How much energy can be saved by washing clothes in cold water instead of hot?

• Five times the energy

• Ten times the energy

• Twice the energy

• Three times the energy

What is a benefit of switching to LED light bulbs?

• They come in more colors

• They reduce emissions by up to 85%

• They are cheaper to buy

• They last longer

Which of the following is a dietary change that can reduce carbon emissions?

• Eating more locally produced foods

• Opting for bottled water

• Increasing food waste

• Eating more red meat

What is one way to offset carbon emissions from unavoidable air travel?

• Avoid all travel

• Travel more frequently

• Buy carbon credits

• Use a private jet

What percentage of national emissions can personal choices control?

• 40%

• 20%

• 80%

• 60%

What is a simple action that can be taken at the office to save energy?

• Switch to bottled water

• Install solar panels

• Encourage carpooling

• Use sensors to turn off lights

What is the role of the government in addressing climate change?

• To reduce taxes on fossil fuels

• To focus only on economic growth

• To act according to public demand

• To ignore public opinion

What is the main message Citizens Climate Lobby wants to convey to elected officials?

• Reduce renewable energy funding

• Increase fossil fuel production

• Focus on international travel

• Implement a price on carbon

What is the significance of the Climate Solutions Caucus?

• It focuses only on local issues

• It has an equal number of Republicans and Democrats

• It is not recognized by the government

• It has more Democrats than Republicans