Biology Chapter 7 Final Review

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What does ecological footprint measure?

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How quantity of natural resources humans need compared to the earth's capacity to provide those resources.

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What kinds of resources make up your ecological footprint?

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All of the above (waste production, water and energy use, food and shelter, clothing and transportation).

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Define Sustainability.

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Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to survive.

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Which is NOT a way to decrease your ecological footprint?

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Driving a large car around for fun.

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What is the Ecological Footprint?

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

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What is Biocapacity?

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The capacity of an area to generate renewable resources and absorb waste, particularly carbon emissions.

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What is the difference between Ecological Footprint and Biocapacity?

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Ecological Footprint measures the demand on Earth's resources, while Biocapacity measures the supply of those resources.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Resources that do not replenish at a sustainable rate, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is carbon footprint?

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The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.