Carbon footprint (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does a carbon footprint measure?
What does a carbon footprint measure?
CO₂ & greenhouse gases across full life
Why do renewable energy sources like solar and wind help reduce carbon footprint?
Why do renewable energy sources like solar and wind help reduce carbon footprint?
They don't produce greenhouse gases
By how much can a well-insulated home reduce its energy use for temperature control?
By how much can a well-insulated home reduce its energy use for temperature control?
40%
What percentage of CO₂ emissions can modern power stations capture?
What percentage of CO₂ emissions can modern power stations capture?
Up to 90%
Where is captured CO₂ typically stored?
Where is captured CO₂ typically stored?
Underground in depleted oil/gas fields
What is the main purpose of carbon taxes on businesses?
What is the main purpose of carbon taxes on businesses?
To encourage them to reduce pollution
How does carbon offsetting work?
How does carbon offsetting work?
By balancing emissions with CO₂ removal
What does it mean for a process to be carbon neutral?
What does it mean for a process to be carbon neutral?
Released CO₂ equals absorbed CO₂
What does a life cycle assessment (LCA) analyse?
What does a life cycle assessment (LCA) analyse?
Environmental impact from start to end
How much larger is the carbon footprint of bottled water compared to tap water?
How much larger is the carbon footprint of bottled water compared to tap water?
100 times larger