The Earths Atmosphere: Carbon Footprint. Flashcards
1
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What is the carbon footprint?
A
- Total amount of co2 and other greenhouse gases emmited over the full cycle of a product, service or event.`
2
Q
What is one way we can reduce co2 emission?
A
= insulating homes
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3
Q
What is a second way we can reduce co2 emmision?
A
= using public transport
4
Q
What is a third way we can reduce co2 emission?
A
= switching to renewable sources
= reduce electricity used at home
= turn appliances of
5
Q
What are the problems with these solutions?
A
= expensive
= inconvenient
6
Q
What can we do to reduce methane emission?
A
= eat less beef + dairy products
7
Q
What is another way to reduce methane?
A
= trapping methane and burning it to produce electricity
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8
Q
What are the problems?
A
= expensive.
