GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a way to lower greenhouse gas emissions?
A
walking to school
B
turning off the water when you brush your teeth
C
leaving the TV on when no one is watching it
D
buying locally grown fruits and vegetables
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by making power on-site with renewables and other climate-friendly energy resources. Examples include rooftop solar panels, solar water heating, small-scale wind generation, fuel cells powered by natural gas or renewable hydrogen, and geothermal energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour are greenhouse gases. But the main constituents of the atmosphere nitrogen and oxygen are not greenhouse gases.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ammonia is not a green house gas. Methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide are all greenhouse gases. They contribute to the greenhouse effect. Ammonia has no effect on the green house effect.

Detailed explanation-4: -Get a home energy audit. Use Renewable energy. Purchase Solar Panels. Buy Green Tags. Purchase Carbon offsets. Adjust your thermostat. Install solar lights. Use energy-saving light bulbs. More items •16-Sept-2021

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