How Is a Carbon Footprint Different from an Ecological Footprint

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Multiple Choice

How is a carbon footprint different from an ecological footprint?

• A) A carbon footprint estimates the atmospheric carbon dioxide generated by a specific lifestyle,whereas an ecological footprint estimates the volume of water needed to support a specific lifestyle.
• B) A carbon footprint estimates the volume of carbon an individual consumes and digests,whereas an ecological footprint estimates individual impact on the ecosystem at large.
• C) A carbon footprint estimates the volume of biomass needed to support a specific lifestyle,whereas an ecological footprint estimates the land area needed to support a specific lifestyle.
• D) A carbon footprint estimates the atmospheric carbon dioxide that results from a specific lifestyle,whereas an ecological footprint estimates the land area needed to support a specific lifestyle.
• E) A carbon footprint estimates the volume of fossil fuel needed to support a specific lifestyle,whereas an ecological footprint estimates individual impact on future climate change.

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