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Greenhouse effect and carbon footprint

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why does too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause climate change?
a)
It cools down our planet.
b)
It blocks out UV rays.
c)
It traps heat and warms up our planet.
d)
It lets sunlight escape.
2.
A farmer's tractor adds to the carbon footprint of food because___________.
a)
it's green
b)
it makes a lot of noise
c)
it burns fossil fuel traveling back and forth over the fields.
3.
Which of these choices in transportation produces less green house gas than the others?
a)
walking
b)
riding a bus
c)
riding a car
d)
taking a train
4.
Which of these activities reduce greenhouse gas production? 
a)
Turning off lights when leaving a room
b)
Leaving the video game system on when your done playing
c)
Leaving chargers and non essential appliances plugged in when not in use
5.
Which of the following foods takes the least energy to produce?
a)
meat
b)
bread
c)
fresh vegetables
d)
cereal
6.

The total set of carbon emissions caused by an individual.

a)

carbon cycle

b)

carbon handprint

c)

carbon footprint

d)

carbon summary

7.

The main human activity that adds to an individual's carbon footprint.

a)

usage of alternative energies (wind, solar, etc)

b)

respiration and growth

c)

photosynthesis by plants

d)

usage of fossil fuels for energy

8.

Why should you be concerned with the size of your carbon footprint?

a)

Sometimes its hard to find shoes that are the right size.

b)

If we don't decrease greenhouse gas emissions Earth will continue to cool.

c)

Greenhouse gases are becoming scarce in Earth's atmosphere.

d)

Increases in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are contributing to global climate change.

9.

Select all that apply.

You can help decrease your carbon footprint by...

a)

buying and eat locally-produced food

b)

lessening your amount of driving

c)

recycling

d)

decreasing your water and electricity usage

10.

The lunches of all students have a carbon footprint, whether they are brought from home or bought in a school cafeteria.

a)

true

b)

false