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WorksheetsGreenhouse effect and carbon footprint
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
The total set of carbon emissions caused by an individual.
carbon cycle
carbon handprint
carbon footprint
carbon summary
The main human activity that adds to an individual's carbon footprint.
usage of alternative energies (wind, solar, etc)
respiration and growth
photosynthesis by plants
usage of fossil fuels for energy
Why should you be concerned with the size of your carbon footprint?
Sometimes its hard to find shoes that are the right size.
If we don't decrease greenhouse gas emissions Earth will continue to cool.
Greenhouse gases are becoming scarce in Earth's atmosphere.
Increases in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are contributing to global climate change.
Select all that apply.
You can help decrease your carbon footprint by...
buying and eat locally-produced food
lessening your amount of driving
recycling
decreasing your water and electricity usage
The lunches of all students have a carbon footprint, whether they are brought from home or bought in a school cafeteria.
true
false
