Ecological footprint

Ecological footprint

Multiple Choice

Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.

• True

• False

The amount of productive land and water a given population requires to produce all the resources they consume and take in all the waste they make using prevailing technology

E C O L O G I C A L F O O T P R I N T

Example: Driving a car requires built land for roads, parking & so on, as well as a large amount of forested 'energy' land to re-absorb the carbon emissions generated from petrol use. In addition, energy & materials are used for construction & maintenance of the vehicle.

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a way to decrease your ecological footprint?

• Eating less meat and processed foods

• Walking or biking to school

• Turning off electricity and water when you're not using it.

• Driving a large car around for fun.

Multiple Choice

Human activities are increasing the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a good method for reducing your ecological footprint?

• Save energy, food, water, shelter, and produce less waste such green house gases and sewage.

• Drive less, fly less, turn off lights

• Compost and live in a smaller house

• All of the above