Climate Change Combat

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What is the main cause of climate change mentioned in the text?

  • Industrial pollution
  • Deforestation
  • Burning fossil fuels (correct)
  • Natural disasters

Why is reducing carbon footprint important?

  • To support local businesses
  • To increase energy efficiency
  • To prevent natural disasters
  • To reduce global warming (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source mentioned in the text?

  • Wind
  • Hydro
  • Coal (correct)
  • Solar

What percentage of the total energy used in the United States comes from fossil fuels?

<p>80% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of transportation-related emissions in the United States?

<p>Passenger cars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to reduce food waste and carbon emissions?

<p>Freeze food before it goes bad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Climate Heroes?

<p>To support clean energy products and services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired the man to join the little girl in throwing starfish back into the sea?

<p>The belief that small actions make a difference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can individuals do to get closer to carbon neutral or better?

<p>Take action in four key areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of your carbon emissions at home is from energy?

<p>30% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of transportation-related emissions in the United States?

<p>Gasoline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of our coal used to produce electricity in the United States?

<p>90% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to combat climate change without installing anything?

<p>Enroll in a Renewable Energy program (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important thing you can do to reduce food waste and carbon emissions?

<p>Only buy what you need (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key area mentioned in the text to combat climate change at home?

<p>Waste management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of climate change mentioned in the text?

<p>Burning fossil fuels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reducing carbon footprint mentioned in the text?

<p>To combat global warming (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are fossil fuels made from?

<p>Plants and animals buried for millions of years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the excess carbon from burning fossil fuels do?

<p>It traps heat near the earth's surface (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of climate change mentioned in the text?

<p>Catastrophic consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is mentioned as a way to reduce greenhouse gases and improve soil?

<p>Starting composting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Climate Heroes?

<p>Building a clean energy economy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the story about the little girl and the starfish?

<p>To inspire people to take small actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for individuals to combat climate change?

<p>Reduce food waste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of transportation-related emissions in the United States?

<p>Cars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Climate Heroes newsletter?

<p>To share success stories of climate heroes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to support a clean energy economy?

<p>Shop for clean energy products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of climate change mentioned in the text?

<p>Greenhouse gases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key area mentioned in the text to combat climate change at home?

<p>Food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of climate change mentioned in the text?

<p>Fossil fuels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to reduce food waste and carbon emissions?

<p>Freeze food before it goes bad (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key area to combat climate change at home?

<p>Water conservation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of burning fossil fuels?

<p>It releases excess carbon into the atmosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of reducing carbon footprint?

<p>To reduce greenhouse gas emissions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is mentioned as a way to reduce greenhouse gases and improve soil?

<p>Starting composting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Climate Heroes newsletter?

<p>To inspire others to take small actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of transportation-related emissions in the United States?

<p>Cars (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to support a clean energy economy?

<p>Using clean energy products and services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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