Comprehensionhard · Past Paper
Read the passage: The 'Carbon Footprint' measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, event, organization, or product. Reducing one's carbon footprint is seen as a key individual contribution to fighting climate change. Question: What does a 'Carbon Footprint' specifically measure?
AThe size of a person's shoes
BTotal greenhouse gas emissions caused by an entity
CThe amount of coal in a mine
DThe number of trees a person plants
✓ Correct Answer: B — Total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an entity
The text defines it as the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual or organization.
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