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MSS015042 Measure and report
carbon footprint
Learning Activity 4
Learning Activity 4: MSS015042 Measure and report carbon footprint
Introduction
This learning activity will increase your knowledge and understanding of measuring and reporting carbon footprint. To complete this learning activity, answer the questions below.
Questions
Question 1
Watch the resource below, then answer the following question:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw2XtHsSudc
Explain total embodied carbon?
Answer in 40-80 words.
Your answer:
Embodied carbon comprises of: - Raw material extraction
- Transportation to factory
- Raw material transformation
- Engineered material assembly
- Transport to site & installation
- Use of the product
- Maintenance - End of life Learning Activity 4: MSS015042
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Learning Activity 4: MSS015042 Measure and report carbon footprint
Question 2
View the resource below, then answer the following question:
https://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/NGER/National%20greenhouse%20and
%20energy%20reporting%20data/Data-highlights/2019-20-published-data-highlights/
australias-10-highest-greenhouse-gas-emitters-2019-20
Answer in 40-80 words.
Your answer:
No question found
Question 3
Watch the resource below, then answer the following question:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEcessN9HqY
Explain the meaning of “carbon sinks”?
Answer in 40-80 words.
Your answer:
Carbon sinks are systems which absorb more carbon from the atmosphere than they release. Forests and oceans are the largest natural carbon sinks absorbing more than 50% of Co2. Human activity such as deforestation is destroying these carbon sinks.
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Learning Activity 4: MSS015042 Measure and report carbon footprint
Question 4
Watch the resource below, then answer the following question:
https://www.ted.com/talks/
matthew_tolley_how_to_reduce_your_carbon_footprint_by_80
Describe ways in which you can reduce your carbon footprint?
Answer in 40-80 words.
Your answer:
- Change lighting over to LEDs
- Choose the most energy-efficient appliances
- Switch to a 100% renewable electricity supplier - Install smart controls (heating and cooling)
- Insulate home, roof, walls, hot water cylinder
- Shift travelling needs from cars to buses, trains, cycling, walking or public transport - Reduce, reuse and recycle - Adopt a plant-based diet
Learning Activity 4: MSS015042
Version: v23.0
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Developed by: ACBI
Approved by: DoS
Issued: September 2023