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Ecological Footprints Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

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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?

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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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Test your knowledge on ecological footprints and their measurement with this quiz. Learn about what ecological footprints measure and identify which statements about ecological footprints are false.