Ecological Footprint APES

What is Earth Overshoot Day?

• Earth Overshoot Day is a celebration of Earth's abundance

• Earth Overshoot Day is a holiday to promote environmental conservation

• Earth Overshoot Day is the date when humanity's demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.

• Earth Overshoot Day is the day when Earth's resources are at their peak

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How is the Ecological Footprint calculated?

• The Ecological Footprint is calculated using a standardized global acre as the unit of measurement

• The Ecological Footprint is calculated by measuring the area required to produce the resources a population consumes and to absorb its waste,

• The Ecological Footprint is calculated by measuring the amount of non-biologically productive land and water area

• The Ecological Footprint is calculated based on the population's income level

The environmental impacts of overshooting Earth's resources include...

• a rise in wildlife population, soil erosion, and ocean alkalinity

• deforestation, loss of biodiversity, soil degradation, water scarcity, and increased carbon emissions

• Decrease in air pollution and overpopulation

• Increase in renewable energy sources and invasive species

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What are some strategies to reduce Ecological Footprint?

• Maximizing waste production and increasing the use of nonrenewable energy sources, such as coal

• Increasing energy consumption and waste production

• reducing energy consumption, using renewable energy sources, minimizing waste production

• Using non-renewable energy sources and minimizing waste production

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What are some individual actions that can be taken to address overshooting?

• reducing consumption and recycling

• Throwing away items instead of reusing or recycling

• Increasing consumption and waste

• Ignoring sustainable practices

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Why is it important to track Earth Overshoot Day?

• Tracking Earth Overshoot Day has no impact on the environment

• Earth Overshoot Day is just a made-up concept with no real significance

• It is not important to track Earth Overshoot Day because the Earth's resources are unlimited

• to raise awareness about the overuse of Earth's resources and to encourage sustainable practices.

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How does overfishing contribute to overshooting Earth's resources?

• Overfishing leads to an increase in fish populations

• by depleting fish populations and disrupting the marine ecosystem.

• Overfishing helps to maintain a balanced marine ecosystem

• Overfishing has no impact on Earth's resources

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What are the main components of Ecological Footprint calculation?

• Energy footprint, entertainment footprint, technology footprint, education footprint

• Water footprint, clothing footprint, transportation footprint, waste footprint

• Air footprint, leisure footprint, healthcare footprint, leisure footprint

• Carbon footprint, food footprint, housing footprint, and goods and services footprint.

What are the consequences of overshooting for future generations?

• Increased prosperity and stability

• Improved environmental conditions

• The consequences of overshooting for future generations include environmental degradation, resource depletion, and potential social and economic instability.

• Enhanced resource availability

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How can sustainable agriculture help in reducing Ecological Footprint?

• Ignoring the impact of monoculture on soil health

• Using more chemical inputs to increase crop yield

• Sustainable agriculture promotes practices that minimize environmental impact, such as crop rotation, organic farming, and reducing the use of chemical inputs.

• Clearing more land for agriculture without considering environmental impact

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