Ecological Footprint

What is the primary purpose of calculating an ecological footprint?

• To measure the amount of water used by an individual annually.

• To determine the impact of a person on the environment based on their consumption patterns and waste production.

• To calculate the total earnings of an individual.

• To understand the migration patterns of different species.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following activities would most likely increase your ecological footprint?

• Recycling waste materials.

• Using public transportation instead of a private car.

• Increasing consumption of meat and dairy products.

• Planting trees in your community.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the term "overshoot day" refer to?

• The day when a community plants more trees than it cuts down.

• The day when the Earth has regenerated its resources for the year.

• The day when humanity's demand for ecological resources exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.

• The day when solar energy production surpasses fossil fuel energy production globally.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How can reducing meat consumption impact your ecological footprint?

• It has no significant impact.

• It increases the footprint due to higher reliance on plant-based products.

• It reduces the footprint by decreasing demand for land and water-intensive livestock.

• It increases global warming potential due to increased cultivation of legumes.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Design a plan to reduce your school's ecological footprint over the next year. Consider factors like energy use, waste management, and transportation.

• Implement a recycling program, switch to LED lighting, and encourage carpooling.

• Increase the use of disposable plastics to save on cleaning resources.

• Reduce heating in winter to save energy, ignoring comfort.

• Encourage more printing to reduce digital device usage.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the impact of buying locally grown vegetables instead of imported ones on your carbon footprint.

• Increases carbon footprint due to limited variety forcing more transportation.

• Reduces carbon footprint by decreasing transportation distances.

• No impact, as vegetable production emissions are negligible.

• Increases carbon footprint as local farms may use more primitive, inefficient farming techniques.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What long-term investigation could you conduct to assess the effectiveness of a no-car day each month in reducing your community's carbon footprint?

• Survey residents on their feelings about car usage.

• Calculate the reduction in traffic noise on no-car days.

• Monitor changes in local air quality and carbon emissions over a year.

• Check the sales of bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

What is a direct consequence of ecological overshoot?

• Increased investment in technology.

• Decreased biodiversity due to habitat loss.

• Improved air quality.

• More efficient agricultural practices.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Propose a method to educate your peers about the importance of reducing their ecological footprint.

• Create a detailed presentation including global data and personal action plans.

• Ignore the topic as it is too complex for peers to understand.

• Focus only on global impacts without suggesting personal changes.

• Suggest that changes in ecological footprint are irrelevant to individual actions.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does using renewable energy sources like solar or wind power affect the date of the overshoot day?

• It has no effect on the overshoot day.

• It delays the overshoot day by reducing dependence on non-renewable resources.

• It advances the overshoot day by increasing energy consumption.

• It changes the overshoot day unpredictably due to weather variations.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept