Carbon Footprint

• What is meant by the term carbon footprint?

  The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted
• Why are carbon dioxide and methane significant in climate change?

  They are greenhouse gases causing climate change
• What are the two main greenhouse gases mentioned?

  Carbon dioxide and methane
• How does the carbon footprint relate to products and services?

  It measures their contribution to climate change
• What is the definition of carbon footprint?

  • Total amount of carbon dioxide emitted
  • Includes other greenhouse gases
  • Measured over the full lifecycle of a product, service, or event
• What is one way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from homes?

  Insulating homes or turning down heating
• How can public transport help reduce carbon dioxide emissions?

  It releases less carbon dioxide per passenger
• What is a renewable source of electricity mentioned in the material?

  Wind power
• What is one personal action to reduce electricity use at home?

  Switching to energy-saving light bulbs
• What are two problems associated with reducing carbon emissions?

  Cost and inconvenience
• What is a major source of methane emissions?

  Agriculture, especially grazing cattle
• How can reducing beef and dairy consumption help the environment?

  It decreases methane emissions from cattle
• How can methane from landfills be managed?

  By trapping and burning it to produce electricity
• Why is trapping and burning methane considered a good idea?

  Because methane is a powerful greenhouse gas
• What is a key takeaway regarding methane compared to carbon dioxide?

  Methane is a more powerful greenhouse gas
• What are some methods to reduce carbon footprint?

  • Insulate homes
  • Use public transport
  • Switch to renewable energy
  • Use energy-saving appliances
  • Reduce beef and dairy consumption
  • Trap and burn landfill methane
• Where can students find more questions on carbon footprint?

  In the revision workbook linked above