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We are dependent on fossil fuels for many of the things we use. This includes cooking, air-cons, electricity and transport

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Does burning fossil fuels have any impact on the environment ?

Burning fossil fuels causes CO2 (and other gases) to be released into the atmosphere A combination of burning fossil fuels and cutting down trees has led to a 35% increase in CO2 in the atmosphere since the start of the industrial revolution

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What could happen to Brunei?

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A measure of how much you contribute to global warming

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Which of these countries has the highest carbon footprint in total?

A. B. C. D.

Brunei United Kingdom Singapore China

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Which of these countries has the highest carbon footprint per person?
A. B. C. D.

Brunei United Kingdom Singapore China

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Which of these is NOT a fossil fuel

A. B. C. D.

Coal Oil Wind Gas

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Which of the following items will NOT reduce your carbon footprint
A. B. C. D.

Driving more slowly on the highway Beach clean-up by picking up litter Changing air-con temperature from 16 to 24 Buying locally grown vegetables

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Which of the following are TRUE?

A.

B.

C.

D.

Air conditioning an office for 1 extra hour a day uses enough energy in a month to power a TV for over a year A 100W light bulb left on for just 30 minutes creates enough CO2 to fill a party balloon A photocopier left on standby overnight wastes enough energy to make 30 cups of tea All of the above are true
Source: carbon trust
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School bus Water Flights

Cooking Gas

Using Car

Why do different families have different carbon footprints?

Electricity

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Use the worksheet Dinner at the Rahman family. Circle statements in the story which you think contributes to the familys carbon footprint Then, using the table on the back of the worksheet think about which of these things can be reduced. [15 mins]

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Aircon Electricity Motorbike

Gas

School Bus Flights Water

How can you reduce your footprint

Car

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