What does a "Carbon Footprint" measure?

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A The physical amount of soot left behind by a factory chimney
B The total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, or product
C The amount of organic waste that can be converted into soil compost
D The percentage of renewable energy a country produces

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Answer: B. The total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, or product

Explanation: B is correct because it quantifies the total impact our consumption choices have on global climate change.

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What does a "Carbon Footprint" measure?

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