Question detail
Which of the following government measures is most likely to directly reduce the carbon footprint of a nation by encouraging lower emissions from industry and transport?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. Increasing the price of petrol and diesel through a fuel tax
- B. Providing subsidies for new electric cars
- C. Mandating the use of renewable energy certificates for businesses
- D. All of the above
Answer
The correct option is All of the above. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe how government actions such as taxation, regulation or emissions targets may reduce carbon footprints in the subtopic The carbon footprint and its reduction.
Explanation
The correct option is All of the above. All of the above is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe how government actions such as taxation, regulation or emissions targets may reduce carbon footprints. This belongs to the subtopic The carbon footprint and its reduction within Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from The carbon footprint and its reduction.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Taxation Impact
Students often think that taxation alone will completely eliminate carbon footprints without considering other factors.
Emphasize that taxation is one of several government actions, and it works best in conjunction with regulations and emissions targets to effectively reduce carbon footprints.
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