Questions de vocabulaire et de connecteurs

What does "carbon footprint" mean?

• The amount of carbon found in the soil

• The total greenhouse gases produced by an activity

• A measure of energy efficiency

• A source of renewable energy

What term describes energy sources like solar and wind?

• Non-renewable energy

• Green technology

• Renewable energy

• Carbon footprint

An "eco-friendly" product is one that:

• Is imported from abroad

• Uses a lot of packaging

• Is not harmful to the environment

• Requires a high energy consumption

What is "conservation"?

• The act of converting waste into new materials

• The protection of natural resources

• Growing food without chemicals

• A type of renewable energy

What practice involves processing used materials to create new products?

• Composting

• Recycling

• Upcycling

• Mulching

A "community garden" is:

• A commercial farm selling products locally

• A shared space where people grow plants together

• A public park with ornamental flowers

• A private greenhouse

The "green technology" refers to:

• Obsolete industrial methods

• Technology harmful to ecosystems

• Technology designed to be environmentally friendly

• Traditional agricultural tools

If something is "energy-efficient", it means that it:

• Uses more energy than average

• Provides the same service using less energy

• Only works on renewable energy

• Recycles itself automatically

Organic products are grown:

• Using synthetic fertilizers

• Without synthetic chemical products

• Only in greenhouses

• With a high use of pesticides

A cost-effective way to reduce your carbon footprint at home is to:

• Install solar panels (relevant but expensive)

• Only buy imported goods

• Turn off the lights when leaving a room

• Fill up your car's tank more often