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Period: Date: Pre-Activity Questions: 1. What is a carbon footprint? w. on the the countrie has alot of 2. List 3 activities that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. a . b. C. 3. Predict: Do you think your carbon footprint will be lower or higher than the average American? Give examples to support your answer. Activity Directions: . Head to www.footprintcalculator.org To begin, click on "take the first step" and enter your email address. Go through the questions to calculate your carbon footprint. Be sure to click on "add details to improve accuracy" and enter as much information as you can. Results: 4. Your personal Earth overshoot day is: 5. ' If everyone lived like you, we would need Earths. 6. How does your carbon footprint compare to other people living in the USA? (Hover over the orange "i" symbol) 7. Which consumption category was highest? 8. My ecological footprint is global hectares. 9. My carbon footprint emits tons of CO2 per year. 10. What are 3 things you can do to lower your carbon footprint? a. b . C