Carbon footprint (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What does a carbon footprint measure?
What does a carbon footprint measure?
Total greenhouse gases over full life
What does a bigger carbon footprint indicate?
What does a bigger carbon footprint indicate?
More greenhouse gases released
How do renewable energy sources compare to fossil fuels?
How do renewable energy sources compare to fossil fuels?
Produce much less
Where is captured stored in carbon capture and storage?
Where is captured stored in carbon capture and storage?
Underground in old oil fields
What is the purpose of carbon offsetting?
What is the purpose of carbon offsetting?
Pay for activities removing
Why do carbon taxes encourage businesses to reduce emissions?
Why do carbon taxes encourage businesses to reduce emissions?
Saves money by reducing emissions
What does a carbon neutral process achieve?
What does a carbon neutral process achieve?
No overall emissions
Which stage is NOT part of a life cycle assessment?
Which stage is NOT part of a life cycle assessment?
Marketing the product
How much higher can bottled water's carbon footprint be compared to tap water?
How much higher can bottled water's carbon footprint be compared to tap water?
Up to 1000 times higher
Why do garden flowers have a lower carbon footprint than store-bought ones?
Why do garden flowers have a lower carbon footprint than store-bought ones?
They skip energy-intensive steps
Why does eating less meat help reduce carbon footprint?
Why does eating less meat help reduce carbon footprint?
Livestock produce methane
How does insulating houses reduce carbon footprint?
How does insulating houses reduce carbon footprint?
Reduces heating needs