Question detail
What is defined as the total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full lifecycle of a product, service or event?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. Carbon footprint
- B. Greenhouse effect
- C. Global warming
- D. Climate change
Answer
Carbon footprint
Explanation
The carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product, service, or event throughout its entire lifecycle.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Carbon Footprint Definition
Students often define carbon footprint only as the amount of carbon dioxide emitted, ignoring other greenhouse gases.
Remember that a carbon footprint includes the total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full lifecycle of a product, service, or event.
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