GPN 15 Ecological Footprint

What is an ecological footprint?

• The amount of land and water required to maintain a community's standard of living

• The carbon emissions of a country

• The water usage of a household

• The number of trees in a forest.

Which of the following is the biggest contributor to ecological footprints according to the graph?

• A) Carbon use

• B) Use of croplands

• C) Fishing grounds

• D) Built-up land

Fill in the blank: The Global Earth Overshoot Day in 2024 was estimated to be on ____.

• A) 25 July

• B) 1 January

• C) 31 December

• D) 15 August

What does Earth Overshoot Day signify?

• The day when Earth's resources are replenished

• The day when humanity's demand exceeds Earth's capacity to regenerate

• The day when all countries have no ecological footprint

• The day when carbon emissions are zero.

According to the document, what is the current global biocapacity per person?

gha stands for global hectare

• 1.7gha

• 2.6gha

• 3.5gha

• 4.0gha

Which countries tend to have no Earth Overshoot Day?

• Countries with high consumption

• Countries with subsistence lifestyles

• Countries with large populations

• Countries with high carbon emissions.

Fill in the blank: The current global ecological footprint is approximately ____.

• 1.7gha

• 2.6gha

• 3.5gha

• 4.0gha

What is one challenge mentioned in supporting lifestyle changes?

• Lack of technology

• Public support

• High costs

• Government policies

What is expanding, resulting in more people having disposable income to buy consumer goods? (clue: GMC)

The day your country has used up its fair share of resources is called your Earth -------- Day