5.11 Ecological Footprint Quiz

What is an ecological footprint?

• A measure of the amount of water an individual consumes

• A measure of how much biologically productive land and water an individual, population or activity requires to produce the resources it consumes, and to absorb the waste it generates

• A measure of an individual's carbon emissions only

• A measure of the amount of forest land required to supply timber products

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The Ecological Footprint is usually measured in what units?

• Square kilometers

• Cubic meters

• Global hectares (gha)

• Pounds of waste

What does the 'Carbon' category in the ecological footprint represent?

• The amount of carbon found in the ocean

• The amount of carbon used to produce electricity

• The amount of forest land required to sequester CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels

• The total amount of carbon an individual consumes daily

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What does 'Cropland' represent in the context of ecological footprint?

• The land used to grow crops for biofuel production only

• The land used to grow crops for food and fiber, as well as for animal feed, oil crops, and rubber

• The land used exclusively for growing rubber

• The land used for housing and infrastructure

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Which statement best reflects the 'Enduring Understanding' EIN-2 in the context of ecological footprints?

• When humans use natural resources, they have no impact on natural systems.

• When humans use natural resources, they improve natural systems.

• When humans use natural resources, they alter natural systems.

• When humans use natural resources, they only use renewable resources.

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According to the 'Essential Knowledge' EIN-2.N.1, what do ecological footprints compare?

• Ecological footprints compare the biological diversity of different regions.

• Ecological footprints compare the economic value of different lands.

• Ecological footprints compare resource demands and waste production required for an individual or a society.

• Ecological footprints compare the cultural impact of societies on the environment.

Who first developed the concept of the ecological footprint?

• Rachel Carson

• John Muir

• Professor William Rees and Mathis Wackernagel

• Aldo Leopold

What does an individual's ecological footprint measure?

• The amount of water a person uses

• The amount of waste a person produces

• The amount of carbon dioxide a person emits

• The amount of resources a person consumes, expressed in area of land

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In which decade was the ecological footprint first developed?

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

• 1970s

What does living sustainably mean?

• Using all the resources we can now for our benefit

• Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

• Ignoring the needs of the future generations

• Focusing only on the needs of the current generation

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