Chemistry GCSE
Carbon Footprint
What Carbon Footprint means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Carbon Footprint
The total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product, service, or event.
Topics that use Carbon Footprint
- Fuels and Earth science (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Carbon Footprint in the exam
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