Ecological and Carbon Footprints Quiz

<p>Prevent the spread of diseases and pests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating flat areas for planting crops on sloped land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A law that prohibits the use of any food additive that has been found to cause cancer in humans or animals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear-cutting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pollution of water sources with fish waste and chemicals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Requires minimal use of herbicides and pesticides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depletion of land and water resources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Population density. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By reducing the need for pesticides through biological interactions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minimizing environmental damage and pesticide use while controlling pests. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fossil fuels. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The maximum amount of a resource that can be harvested without depleting it for future generations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate change and soil degradation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deforestation and combustion of fossil fuels. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Balancing current human needs with the needs of future generations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing the use of pesticides by disrupting pest cycles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing soil erosion by creating windbreaks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By increasing the resilience of ecosystems to disturbances and changes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be more time-consuming and costly than traditional pest control methods. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As human population grows, the demand for resources increases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing crop rotation and intercropping. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher levels of affluence and resource consumption in developed nations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Switching to primarily plant-based foods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A measure of the amount of land and water required to sustain a person or activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing personal energy consumption by using energy-efficient appliances and reducing travel. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A measure of land and water needed for producing resources and processing waste.

Total greenhouse gases emitted by a person or entity, mainly CO2.

Elements that cause a higher ecological footprint, like affluence and meat consumption.

Methods to reduce ecological impact, such as using renewable energy and a plant-based diet.

Differences in ecological footprints often due to economic status and resource consumption.

Using various plant spacings to prevent soil erosion.

Plowing along the land's contours to reduce soil erosion.

Creating step-like levels on sloped land for farming.

Plants that live for multiple years without replanting.

Farming method without tilling in off-seasons.

Plant material grown to be buried to enrich soil.

Moving livestock to prevent overgrazing of pastures.

Crop production using natural methods instead of chemicals.

Managing forests for wood while ensuring biodiversity and clean water.

Controlled fires to reduce dead biomass and pests in forests.

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

The largest amount of a renewable resource that can be harvested without depleting it.

Measurements that describe the state of an environmental system.

The variety of life in a particular habitat, including genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.

The ability of the earth's resources to support agricultural growth.

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that contributes to greenhouse gas effects and global warming.

A method of pest control that minimizes environmental disruption and pesticide use.

Planting different crops in the same area across seasons to prevent disease and pests.

Using natural predators to manage agricultural pests.

Practices that prevent soil erosion and maintain soil health.

Integration of trees and shrubs into agricultural land for benefits like erosion prevention.

The consumption of natural resources faster than they can be replenished.

The rate at which species go extinct globally, used as an environmental indicator.

Balancing current needs with resource management for future generations.