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What is the definition of ecological footprint?

• is the footprint of ecologist
• is a measure of the impact living things have on the environment.
• is a kind of plant that grows in the rainforrest.
• a measure of the impact humans have on the environment.

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What change would best aid a farmer in making the transition from traditional farmer to sustainable farming?

• Irrigate the crops using well water
• Rotate the types of crops grown
• Plant only genetically modified crops
• Reduce the ratio of essential elements in the fertilizer

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What is a conservation program?

• Something once lived but no longer exists.
• Animals that is at risk of extinction.
• Place that protects animals at risk.

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What are ways that we can decrease air pollution?

• carpool

• conserving electricity

• follow laws made by the EPA

• burning extra fossil fuels

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Which of the following is a threat to coral reefs?

• oil spills

• sewage

• pesticides

• all of the above

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Which could have a lasting negative impact on the biodiversity of an area

• An increase in plant populations

• Clear cutting

• Selective cutting

• A reduction in the use of fertilizers

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All of the following are environmental problems associated with aquaculture except:

• Increase amount of animal waste that can pollute waterways

• Depleting local water resources

• Damaging sensitive wetland ecosystems connected to aquaculture operations

• Decreasing the native populations of fish in our ocean waters.

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a negative ENVIRONMENTAL impact of urban sprawl is...

• decreased erosion

• increased biodiversity

• habitat fragmentation

• build up of fuel on forest floor

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How can land pollution harm the environment?

• It can release greenhouse gases

• It can destroy the habitats of animals

• It can allow for harmful chemicals to enter the soil

• All of the above

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What is one thing a farmer can do to reduce their NPS pollution?

• Keep feedlots away from slopes/flood zones

• Have farms in areas that get lots of rain

• Remove plant buffer zones

• Farmers cannot reduce their NPS pollution

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