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WorksheetsEcological Footprint ( practice I )
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
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
How is ecological footprint measured?
In terms hectares of land required by each person in a selected area for food, water, transport, housing and waste management
In terms of number of years it would take before resources ran out
In terms of the average life expectancy of a nation
In terms of shoe size, e.g. women's 9
Which of the following is Greenhouse Gas
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: ( choose all that apply )
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.
Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.
True
False
Which of these problems could happen if we don't look after the resources we have?
Loss of animal homes
Climate change
Increase in pollution
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a sustainable practice?
recycling
reducing
reusing
buying
The variety of life in the world, a habitat, or an ecosystem refers to...
biodiversity
ecosystem
mutations
diversity
An accurate definition of Sustainability is
meeting population needs
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to survive
meeting the needs of the future without worrying about todays
meeting the food needs of animals
Which of the following are causing serious damage to our planet?
Deforestation
Globalisation
Unsustainable fishing
Farming
Alyssa decides to eat the same kinds of foods as before, but to purchase as many of these foods as possible from local farms. Will her change in purchasing habits affect her ecological footprint?
Yes, because the resources used for transporting food are included in the ecological footprint.
Yes, because local farms likely take up more space and use more resources than farms elsewhere.
No, because she is eating the same foods as before.
No, because local farms likely take up the same amount of space as farms elsewhere.
Human activities have altered many natural environments by________________
monoculture
deforestation
pollutants
smog
Human activities are increasing the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
True
False
Which of the following is an effect of global warming?
melting glaciers and rising sea levels
population is increasing
more forest areas
all of the above
Which of these is a good method for reducing your ecological footprint?
Save energy, food, water, shelter, and produce less waste such green house gases and sewage.
Drive less, fly less, turn off lights
Compost and live in a smaller house
All of the above
Select all that apply.
You can help decrease your carbon footprint by...
buying and eat locally-produced food
lessening your amount of driving
recycling
decreasing your water and electricity usage
