Reducing my carbon Footprint Survey Article Questions

What is a carbon footprint?

• The amount of carbon in a person's body

• The impact of a person's choices on the environment

• The size of a person's foot

• The amount of carbon in the air

What are greenhouse gases?

• Gases that are only found in greenhouses

• Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere

• Gases that are harmless to the environment

• Gases that are only produced by plants

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Which of the following is a source of carbon dioxide emissions?

• Using solar panels

• Walking

• Driving vehicles

• Planting trees

What effect do greenhouse gases have on the planet?

• They cool the planet

• They have no effect

• They warm the planet and cause climate changes

• They make the planet greener

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What is one way to reduce your carbon footprint?

• Use more electricity

• Drive more often

• Use renewable energy sources

• Buy more products

What is a major source of energy production mentioned in the text?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Fossil fuels like coal and oil

• Hydroelectric power

What happens when there is a high concentration of greenhouse gases?

• The planet becomes cooler

• The planet becomes warmer

• The planet becomes more colorful

• The planet becomes quieter

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What is the purpose of the activity mentioned in the document?

• To learn about different types of plants

• To determine how family choices impact the environment

• To calculate the size of a carbon footprint

• To find new ways to use more energy

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What is one consequence of using fossil fuels?

• Decrease in greenhouse gases

• Increase in greenhouse gases

• No change in greenhouse gases

• Elimination of greenhouse gases

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What can families do to help the environment according to the text?

• Increase their carbon footprint

• Avoid making any changes

• Make different choices to reduce their carbon footprint

• Use more natural resources

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