WEBQUEST 2
First, look up the meaning of “carbon footprint.” Find it at https://timeforchange.org/what-is-a-carbon-footprint-definition
- Fill in the definition here:
The total ________ of ________ gases ________ to directly and indirectly ________ human activities, usually expressed in equivalent ________ of __________ (CO2).
2. Provide some examples (from the same website):
Amount of CO2 emitted by burning one liter of gasoline: ______
Driving a car for 6 km: ______
Creating 5 plastic bags: ______
Producing a cheeseburger: ______
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Go to Youtube and watch “Plants and animals can adapt to climate change, right?” so that you can answer these questions.
4. When was the last time the Earth warmed up so fast? ______
5. What is the name of the current extinction event? __________
6. What will probably happen by 2050? __________
7. About what proportion of mammal species could disappear by 2100? ______
8. Which type of plant would probably grow faster with more CO2, weeds or crops? ______
9. How many dollars has climate change cost us in wheat and maize losses per year since 1980?
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Go to this website https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-multiple-disasters-at-once-study-warns/ so that you can answer these questions.
10. According to a UN report, about how long do we have until climate change is irreversible?
__________
11. Give an example of negative changes we’re already seeing. __________
12. What would be the cost of ending the use of fossil fuels? __________
OPTIONAL
Go to this website: https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/#/ and take the quiz on your carbon footprint.
3. Quiz results: What is your carbon footprint weight? ______ What is the target weight impact? ______ What percentage was in stuff______, travel ______, food ______, home______?
