7.1 Eco Footprint

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What is resilience?

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The ability to recover after a disturbance.

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What is urban sprawl?

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The spreading of urban areas into surrounding rural areas to accommodate an expanding population.

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What kinds of resources make up your ecological footprint?

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Waste production, water and energy use, food and shelter, clothing and transportation.

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How does purchasing food from local farms affect your ecological footprint?

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Yes, because the resources used for transporting food are included in the ecological footprint.

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What is a good method for reducing your ecological footprint?

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Save energy, food, water, shelter, and produce less waste such as greenhouse gases and sewage.

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Define ecological footprint.

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A measure of the environmental impact of an individual or community, expressed as the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and to absorb the waste generated.

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What is the significance of keystone species in an ecosystem?

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Keystone species play a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community.

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What is the impact of transportation on ecological footprint?

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Transportation contributes to ecological footprint through fuel consumption and emissions.

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How can reducing waste help lower your ecological footprint?

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By reducing waste, you decrease the amount of resources needed for production and disposal.

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What role does energy consumption play in ecological footprint?

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Energy consumption contributes significantly to ecological footprint through the use of fossil fuels and electricity.