C6.3.3 Carbon Footprint

• What is a carbon footprint expressed in?

  Tons of CO2 equivalent
• Match the type of carbon footprint with its definition:

  Direct Carbon Footprint ↔️ Emissions from sources owned or controlled by the individual or organization

  Indirect Carbon Footprint ↔️ Emissions from the production of goods and services consumed
• Which greenhouse gas contributes the most to a carbon footprint?

  Carbon Dioxide
• Fluorinated gases have a minor but long-lasting impact on carbon footprints.


  True
• Steps involved in calculating a personal carbon footprint:

  1️⃣ Identify emission sources

  2️⃣ Gather data

  3️⃣ Calculate emissions

  4️⃣ Analyze results
• What are three key areas for reducing a carbon footprint?

  Energy conservation, sustainable transport, responsible consumption
• Sustainable transport includes using electric vehicles or public transportation to reduce emissions.


  True
• Methane emissions mainly come from agriculture and natural gas leakage
• What is the goal of calculating a personal carbon footprint?

  Estimate greenhouse gas emissions
• Calculating a carbon footprint is the first step in understanding environmental impact.


  True
• Sustainable transport options include public transportation, biking, walking, and electric vehicles
• Combining carbon reduction strategies across sectors has a greater environmental impact.


  True
• How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

  Reduces carbon sinks
• What is one effect of intensive resource extraction on the environment?

  Environmental degradation
• What is one example of energy conservation in residential areas?

  Improving home insulation
• A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities
• Indirect carbon footprints include emissions from the manufacturing of products.

  True
• Methane emissions primarily come from agriculture and natural gas leakage
• What are the two main types of carbon footprint?

  Direct and Indirect
• Calculating a carbon footprint requires converting data into tons of CO2 equivalent.


  True
• Energy conservation reduces greenhouse gas emissions and lowers energy bills
• What is the primary source of carbon dioxide emissions in a carbon footprint?

  Burning fossil fuels
• Understanding the relative impact of greenhouse gases is crucial for reducing a carbon footprint.


  True
• Steps for calculating a personal carbon footprint

  1️⃣ Identify emission sources

  2️⃣ Gather data

  3️⃣ Calculate emissions

  4️⃣ Analyze results
• What is one benefit of energy conservation as a carbon reduction strategy?

  Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
• Match the carbon reduction strategy with its benefit:

  Energy Conservation ↔️ Lowers energy bills

  Sustainable Transport ↔️ Reduces traffic congestion

  Responsible Consumption ↔️ Conserves resources
• Deforestation leads to the loss of carbon sinks
• Understanding the impacts of carbon footprints is essential for reducing them.


  True