Carbon Footprint

The average passenger car emits _____ pounds of CO₂ per mile driven.

• .50

• .78

• .25

• .48

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which powerful greenhouse gas do cows burp?

• CO2

• Fluorinated gas

• Nitrous Oxide

• Methane

Composting reduces green house gases.

• True

• False

What is a carbon Footprint?

• How much CO2 we TAKE OUT of the atmosphere

• How much C02 we PUT IN the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Every individual has their own carbon footprint.

• True

• False

What can you do to reduce your carbon footprint?

• It cannot be changed.

• Support companies dedicated to offset their carbon emissions.

• Take longer showers.

• Have a more plant-based diet.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What gas is increasing in large amounts due to human activities?

• BP

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• diesel

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is a carbon footprint?

• A measure of how much CO2 we emit into the atmosphere

• A measure of how much CO2 we remove from the atmosphere

• The total amount of water used by an individual

• The total amount of waste produced by an individual

Which of the following activities contributes the most to an individual's carbon footprint?

• Walking to work

• Using public transportation

• Driving a gasoline-powered car

• Cycling

What is the primary greenhouse gas associated with carbon footprints?

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Ozone