The term 39 Carbon footprint 39 means ........

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The term 'Carbon footprint' means

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A region which is rich in coal mines

The amount of reduction in the emission of CO2 by a country

The use of Carbon in manufacturing industries

The amount of greenhouse gases produced by our day-to-day activities.

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Explanation:

- Option 1: A region rich in coal mines isn't related to the definition of a carbon footprint. It refers to areas abundant in coal, which is a carbon-rich fossil fuel.

- Option 2: This talks about reducing CO2 emissions, but a carbon footprint measures total greenhouse gas emissions, not reductions.

- Option 3: The use of carbon in industries doesn't define a carbon footprint. It's more about carbon emissions overall, not just industrial use.

- Option 4: The amount of greenhouse gases produced by our day-to-day activities. This is the correct definition of a carbon footprint, encompassing all activities leading to emissions.