Green Warrior Class 5 Climate Action

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

Which of these daily activities would most likely INCREASE a person's "Carbon Footprint"?

Answer as guest — Start Free Practice Test to earn Practice PointsHow to earn pointsAsk a question+3Answer a question+1Someone answers yours+1Your Q gets upvoted+1Pioneer bonus (first 5)+5, ask questions & climb the leaderboard!

A Using a reusable cloth bag for grocery shopping.
B Walking or cycling to a nearby park instead of using a car.
C Leaving the air conditioner and lights on when leaving a room.
D Planting a sapling in the school garden.

Show answer and explanation

Answer: C. Leaving the air conditioner and lights on when leaving a room.

Answer: (C)
Simple Explanation: A "Carbon Footprint" is the amount of greenhouse gases your actions create. Using extra electricity means power plants have to burn more fuel, which releases more CO2.

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.

1 answered 100% got it right

Rules for asking and answering

Which of these daily activities would most likely INCREASE a person's "Carbon Footprint"?

More questions like this