Question

Which of the following could your family do to lower its carbon footprint?Who Is Producing Carbon Dioxide?Other 14%Electronics 6%Refrigeration 8%TransportationHeat and AirConditioning46%FactoriesWater Heating 13%BusinessesHomesLighting 13%A. Set the thermostat 2 degrees warmer in the winterOB. Take longer showersOC. Drive or ride in cars more oftenD. Set the thermostat 2 degrees warmer in the summer

Answer 1

Options:

A = It is recommended to set 2 degrees warmer in the winter to save energy and reduce carbon footprint.

B = Longer showers are not good for conserving water and energy consumption.

C = Driving or riding cars more often produces more carbon footprint than reduction.

D = Setting the thermostat up 2 degrees during summer is not a good option since in summer even a 2 degrees increase in temperature harms our general body functions because we will feel sluggish.

ANSWER: A