Flashcards on Understanding Global Issues and Challenges
Understanding Global Issues and Challenges: A Student Guide
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Climate Change Policy & Mitigation
20 cards
Card 1
Question: What is a 'carbon footprint' in simple terms?
Answer: The effect we have on the environment from our daily activities, measured by the amount of CO₂ released.
Card 2
Question: Which gas is identified as the main culprit contributing to the carbon footprint?
Answer: Carbon dioxide (CO₂).
Card 3
Question: Name two direct sources of the carbon footprint mentioned.
Answer: Burning fossil fuels for electricity and for transport (also heat).
Card 4
Question: What creates an indirect part of the carbon footprint?
Answer: The production of goods and things we use (embedded emissions from produced items).
Card 5
Question: List three practical actions you can take at home to reduce CO₂ emissions.
Answer: Hang out washing instead of tumble drying; switch off lights when not required; turn down hot water and central heating by one or two degrees and wear
Card 6
Question: How can you reduce CO₂ emissions related to car use?
Answer: Share car journeys with someone else and plan how often you use the car.
Card 7
Question: Why is buying locally grown fruits and vegetables recommended for reducing your carbon footprint?
Answer: Because transporting goods from distant places produces lots of CO₂.
Card 8
Question: What household appliance is specifically mentioned as something to avoid using to reduce carbon footprint?
Answer: Tumble dryer (avoid tumble drying clothes).
Card 9
Question: What small change to hot water settings is suggested to cut CO₂ emissions?
Answer: Turn down the hot water setting by two degrees.
Card 10
Question: What broader category of energy sources produces CO₂ when burned for heat, electricity, and transport?
Answer: Fossil fuels (such as gas, coal and oil).