Question

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide ($C{O}_2$) is called as

• A. Carbon dating.
• B. Carbon printing.
• C. Carbon footprint.
• D. None of these.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Carbon footprint.

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly supports human activities. It is usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide ($C{O}_2$). It is called as carbon footprint. It is usually calculated for the time period of a year. Greenhouses gases are also taken into account for the carbon footprint. The impact of personal behaviour on global warming can be understood by carbon footprint.