10. What type of energy do you use in your home? (a) Wind/solar
(b) Wood (c) Oil/gas
Give yourself 1 point for each (a) answer, 2 points for each (b) answer and 3 points for each (c) answer. Add the points together to get your score.
Question Score
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total
10–15 points: You are very environmentally friendly, well done. 15–22 points: You are quite environmentally friendly, but you can make some changes. 22–30 points: Many changes are needed.
Exercise 36B Identifying actions to reduce my carbon footprint Key Skills
Success criteria The following activities can help you to reduce your carbon footprint.
● Cycle or walk to school. ● Use public transport when you cannot walk or cycle. ● If you are travelling in a car, turn off the air conditioning. ● Turn off electrical devices at the mains and do not leave them on standby. ● Use low-energy light bulbs. ● Turn off lights when you leave a room and if they are not needed. ● Wash your clothes at a lower temperature. ● Have showers rather than baths. Keep showers short, especially if you have a power shower. ● Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth. ● Eat locally produced foods. ● Use a reusable water bottle. ● Reuse shopping bags.
158 (b) Sometimes 9. What kind of food does your family mostly eat?
(c) Never (c) Never (c) Every day (c) Never
I can explain why actions I take will reduce my carbon footprint.