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%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the purpose of Climate Heroes?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Gasoline</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What are fossil fuels made from?

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

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

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

    What is the main focus of Climate Heroes?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Cars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Climate Heroes newsletter?

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

    What is one way to support a clean energy economy?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the purpose of the Climate Heroes newsletter?

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

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

    <p>Cars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to support a clean energy economy?

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

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