Combined Science GCSE
Carbon footprint
What Carbon footprint means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Carbon footprint
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Reference: AQA
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
- The carbon footprint and its reduction (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Carbon dioxide equivalent
- Combustion
- Greenhouse gas
- Landfill
- Renewable
- Economic barriers
- Full life cycle
- Political and social factors
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