Carbon Credit and Carbon Footprint

What is the definition of Carbon Credit?

• A permit that allows the holder to emit one ton of carbon dioxide or equivalent greenhouse gas.

• A type of currency used in carbon trading

• A permit that allows the holder to emit one ton of oxygen

• A document that certifies a company's commitment to reduce carbon emissions

Name one benefit of Carbon Credit.

• Free marketing for companies

• Increased energy efficiency

• Reduced air pollution

• Financial incentive for companies to reduce carbon footprint

How is Carbon Footprint calculated?

• By calculating the distance traveled in a year

• By counting the number of trees in a specific area

• By measuring the amount of water used in daily activities

• By determining the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by human activities.

Provide one strategy to reduce Carbon Footprint.

• Leaving lights on when not in use

• Using plastic bags instead of reusable ones

• Use public transportation, carpool, bike, or walk instead of driving alone.

• Eating meat daily

What are Carbon Offset Programs?

• Initiatives that have no impact on greenhouse gases

• Projects that worsen the environmental impact

• Initiatives designed to compensate for carbon dioxide emissions by funding projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

• Programs that increase carbon dioxide emissions

How does Carbon Footprint impact the environment?

• Carbon Footprint reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• Carbon Footprint has no impact on the environment

• Carbon Footprint leads to increased biodiversity

• Carbon Footprint impacts the environment by contributing to global warming, climate change, and air pollution.

Why is Carbon Credit important for the environment?

• Carbon credits promote deforestation

• Carbon credits have no impact on reducing emissions

• Carbon credits increase pollution levels

• Carbon credits are important for the environment because they incentivize companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, leading to a decrease in overall carbon footprint and helping combat climate change.

List one way individuals can reduce their Carbon Footprint.

• Use public transportation, bike, or walk instead of driving.

• Eating more meat

• Using plastic bags instead of reusable bags

• Planting more trees

Explain the concept of Carbon Neutrality.

• Carbon Neutrality is the process of increasing carbon emissions to combat climate change.

• Carbon Neutrality involves releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere without any consequences.

• Carbon Neutrality is the balance between emitting carbon dioxide and absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, achieved through reducing emissions and offsetting remaining emissions.

• Carbon Neutrality is achieved by planting trees only, without considering other emission reduction methods.

What role do forests play in Carbon Offset Programs?

• Forests contribute to global warming by trapping carbon

• Forests absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and store carbon in trees and soil.

• Forests release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• Forests have no impact on carbon levels