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Question

The term 'carbon footprint' refers to:

  1. The amount of carbon stored in a forest
  2. The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by our actions
  3. The carbon cycle in an ecosystem
  4. The carbon content of soil

Answer:

Option B: The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by our actions

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by our actions”.

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases generated by our actions. It is usually expressed in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.