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Which of the following vehicles emits the most carbon per passenger per kilometer ?

Correct answer: A. single-occupancy light truck

  • A. single-occupancy light truck
  • B. high-occupancy city bus
  • C. long-haul aero plane
  • D. high-speed coal-fired train

Explanation

A single-occupancy light truck usually produces the highest carbon emissions per passenger-kilometre because one person bears the vehicle's fuel emissions. Buses and trains spread emissions across many passengers, while aircraft emissions vary by aircraft and occupancy.

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