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WorksheetsEcological Footprint
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
What does ecological footprint measure?
How quantity of natural resources humans need compared to the earth's capacity to provide those resources
The size of cities across the world
The amount of fossil fuels that are burned for energy
The shoe size of the average human
Which one of the following are Greenhouse Gases
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Helium
What kinds of resources make up your ecological footprint?
waste production
water and energy use
food and shelter
clothing and transportation
All of the above
Purchasing fewer clothes could reduce your carbon footprint by:
saving you money which would make you more financially secure
leading to less land being cleared to grow fibre crops such as cotton
reducing the fuel required to transport clothes from overseas
setting a good example for your friends so that you can show them how good a person you are
Which of the following is a concern of deforestation? Check all that apply.
It can have negative effects on soil quality.
It can raise carbon dioxide levels by reducing the number of trees that can remove it from the atmosphere.
It can compromise the availability of fresh water.
It can lower Carbon dioxide levels.
According to this image, in which continent does the ecological footprint exceed capacity by the largest amount?
Europe
North America
South America
Australia
