Carbon Footprint

Question 1

The quantity of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a community, particular individual or organization is callled?

Answer 1

Carbon Footprint

Question 2

The carbon footprint of an individual, a nation or an organization can be measured by accessing

Answer 2

GHG emissions

Question 3

The process of measuring carbon footprint is called?

Answer 3

carbon accounting

Question 4

A gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range is called?

Answer 4

Greenhouse Gas

Question 5

Counteracting carbon dioxide emissions with an equivalent reduction of carbon dioxide in atmosphere is called?

Answer 5

Carbon Offsetting

Question 6

The method by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and detained in solid or liquid form is called?

Answer 6

Carbon Capture and Sequestration

Question 7

Which protocol outlines obligatory objectives and agendas to reduce GHG emissions of industrialized countries?

Answer 7

Kyoto Protocol

Question 8

Abbreviate UNFCCC

Answer 8

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change