Ecological and Carbon Footprint Overview

<p>Preventing soil erosion on sloping land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water contamination from fish waste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining a diversity of tree species and age classes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing the risk of large, destructive wildfires (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prohibits the use of pesticides that have been proven to cause cancer in humans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Planting perennial crops (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing soil erosion and improving soil health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased demand for meat, diverting resources from grain production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased reliance on synthetic pesticides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meeting the needs of food and fiber while protecting the environment and ensuring economic viability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Industrial-scale pesticide application (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher biodiversity indicates healthier ecosystems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deforestation reduces CO2 absorption by trees, increasing overall CO2 levels (A), Deforestation releases stored carbon from trees, increasing CO2 levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Timber (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developed nations often have higher levels of consumption due to factors like technology and lifestyle choices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maximum sustainable yield is roughly half of the carrying capacity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They reflect the overall health of the planet and potential for future changes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Balancing current human well-being with resource management for future generations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent soil erosion and water runoff by creating a barrier against wind and rain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It offers an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renewable resources can be replenished over time, while nonrenewable resources cannot be replenished at a rate comparable to human consumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amount of sunlight received (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased use of renewable energy sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People in developed nations typically have larger ecological footprints than people in developing nations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The United States has a higher level of affluence and consumption than Uganda. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buying more material goods and using more resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A measure of the land and water area needed to produce resources and process waste for an individual or population.

Total greenhouse gas emissions, especially CO2, released by a person or entity through activities.

Factors like wealth, large houses, travel, and meat consumption that lead to a larger ecological and carbon footprint.

Use of renewable energy, public transportation, and plant-based diets can reduce ecological and carbon footprints.

The US has a larger footprint due to being developed, leading to higher per capita resource consumption compared to Uganda.

Growing different crops in proximity to prevent soil erosion.

Plowing along the contours of the land to reduce soil erosion.

Transforming sloped land into flat, step-like sections for farming.

Plants that live for several years without needing replanting each season.

Farming method where soil is not plowed between seasons for better soil health.

Plant material grown to be plowed under for soil enrichment at the end of the season.

Raising fish and aquatic species in controlled environments to increase food production.

Managing forests to produce resources while maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Restocking trees in a deforested area to restore ecosystems.

Controlled fires set intentionally to manage forest health and reduce biomass buildup.

Using resources without harming future generations' ability to use them.

Developed nations consume more resources than developing countries despite slower population growth.

Monitoring to prevent environmental damage beyond recovery limits.

Resources that must not be depleted faster than they can regenerate.

Resources that should be used sparingly due to their limited availability.

Balance current well-being with resource management for future generations.

The largest amount of a renewable resource that can be harvested sustainably.

Variety of life in an ecosystem; higher biodiversity equals healthier ecosystems.

Farming abilities affected by climate change, soil degradation, and overconsumption.

Carbon dioxide concentration that impacts global temperatures and climate.

Growing population leads to unsustainable resource depletion and ecosystem degradation.

A pest control method reducing environmental disruption and pesticide use.

Planting different crops in sequential seasons to avoid pest outbreaks.

Planting vegetation to protect and enhance agricultural land against erosion.

Practices that prevent soil erosion while enhancing its quality and nutrients.