Carbon Literacy Part 1

What is the main cause of climate change?

• Ozone layer depletion

• Greenhous gas emissions

• Acid rain

• Soil erosion

Which gas is not a major greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

What does 'net zero' mean?

• No emissions are produced at all

• Only renewable energy is used

• Emissions are balanced with removal from the atmosphere

• Zero waster is generated

Which of the following contributes to a person's carbon footprint?

• Electricity use

• Travel

• Food choices

• All of these

What is the main benefit of switching to LED lighting in colleges?

• Better lighting quality

• Reduced carbon emissions

• Lower internet usage

• More job opportunities

Carbon literacy only applies to environmental science teachers

• True

• False

Deforestation contributes to climate change by reducing the Earth's ability to absorb carbon dioxide

• True

• False

FE institutions don't play a significant role in reducing emissions

• True

• False