8. Which of the following is not a function of carbon offset programs? (10.9) (a) make up for carbon dioxide emissions that can’t be avoided
(b) remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
(c) reduce the burning of fossil fuels
(d) geological storage of carbon dioxide

Indicate whether each of the statements is True or False.

9. Melting sea ice and thermal expansion cause sea levels to fall. (10.1)

10. Climate change has only negative effects on transportation systems. (10.3)

11. The rate of climate change will be drastically reduced if people stop relying on power from fossil fuels and start using alternative energy sources. (10.5)

12. Geothermal energy comes from the atmosphere. (10.5)

13. The farther food is shipped to where you purchase it, the greater the carbon footprint that is caused by the meals you make. (10.7)

14. Carbon capture refers to the trapping of carbon dioxide before it is released into the atmosphere. (10.9)

Fill in the blanks with a word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence.

15. When melts, decay rates increase and carbon dioxide and methane are released into the atmosphere. (10.1)

16. Energy sources such as wind or hydro, which have little environmental impact, are referred to as energy sources. (10.5)

17. Greenhouse gases are emitted during the burning of people use for transportation and heating their homes. (10.5)

18. The method of transportation that has the greatest carbon footprint is . (10.6)

19. More than half of the energy used in the average Ontario home is used for . (10.8)

20. Installing a(n) in the home can give an electric company a record of the time of day when you are using the most electricity. (10.8)

21. The two main methods of carbon storage are ocean storage and storage. (10.9)

22. Pick three rooms in a typical home and list two sources of greenhouse gases associated with each room. Suggest ways to reduce these emissions.

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