Reducing Carbon Footprint: A Student's Role

What is a carbon footprint?

• The amount of plastic waste generated

• The amount of water consumed by humans

• The amount of greenhouse gases emitted due to activities

• The number of trees cut down in a year

Which of the following is a significant cause of carbon footprint mentioned in the text?

• Using energy-efficient appliances

• Recycling plastic bottles

• Deforestation

• Planting more trees

How can students reduce their carbon footprint related to energy consumption?

• Eating more meat

• Driving cars instead of walking

• Using energy-efficient appliances

• Leaving lights on all day

What is one way to reduce carbon emissions related to transportation mentioned in the text?

• Driving alone in a car

• Using public transportation

• Increasing car usage

• Flying in airplanes frequently

How can consumption habits impact carbon footprint according to the text?

• Choosing products with excessive packaging

• Throwing away recyclable items

• Opting for locally sourced foods

• Increasing meat consumption

What can students do to advocate for sustainability within their schools?

• Promoting tree cutting initiatives

• Encouraging the use of single-use plastics

• Discouraging recycling programs

• Organizing tree planting initiatives

Why is reducing meat consumption mentioned as a way to lower carbon footprint?

• Because it has no impact on the environment

• Because it helps in deforestation

• Because it reduces water consumption

• Because it increases greenhouse gas emissions

What is the role of students in lessening their carbon footprint?

• To waste resources

• To adopt sustainable practices

• To increase energy consumption

• To ignore environmental initiatives

How can students contribute to reducing their carbon footprint related to waste?

• Choosing products with excessive packaging

• Ignoring recycling programs

• Throwing all waste in the landfill

• Opting for products with minimal packaging

What is the overall message conveyed in the text regarding students and carbon footprint?

• Students should not worry about climate change

• Students have no role in reducing carbon footprint

• Students should increase their energy consumption

• Students can make a significant impact by adopting sustainable practices