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An ecological footprint is
An ecological footprint is
- A measure of the impact of human activities on the environment (correct)
- A term used to describe the physical footprint of a building
- A way to measure the size of a person's carbon footprint
- A type of footprint left by animals in their natural habitat
What does an ecological footprint measure?
What does an ecological footprint measure?
- The physical footprint of a building
- The size of a person's carbon footprint
- The amount of resources consumed and waste produced by human activities (correct)
- The impact of animal activities on the environment
Which of the following is NOT true about ecological footprints?
Which of the following is NOT true about ecological footprints?
- They can be used to compare the sustainability of different countries
- They only consider carbon emissions (correct)
- They help identify areas for improvement in resource consumption
- They take into account both renewable and non-renewable resources
Which of the following best describes the practice of using a resource in a way that keeps it available for future generations?
Which of the following best describes the practice of using a resource in a way that keeps it available for future generations?
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What is the term for using a resource in a way that depletes or exhausts it, making it unavailable for future generations?
What is the term for using a resource in a way that depletes or exhausts it, making it unavailable for future generations?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable use?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable use?
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Ecological Footprint
- An ecological footprint measures the amount of land and resources required to support a person's or population's lifestyle.
Sustainable Use
- Sustainable use is the practice of using a resource in a way that keeps it available for future generations.
- This is also known as conservation.
Unsustainable Use
- Overuse or misuse of a resource is known as depletion, which depletes or exhausts the resource, making it unavailable for future generations.
Characteristics of Sustainable Use
- Sustainable use is characterized by avoiding depletion, ensuring the resource remains available for future generations.
- Note that unsustainable use is NOT a characteristic of sustainable use.
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