A Recent Study of Ecological Footprints Concluded That ________

question 50

Multiple Choice

A recent study of ecological footprints concluded that ________.

• A) Earth's carrying capacity would increase if per capita meat consumption increased
• B) current demand by industrialized countries for resources is much smaller than the ecological footprint of those countries
• C) it is not possible for technological improvements to increase Earth's carrying capacity for humans
• D) the ecological footprint of the United States is large because per capita resource use is high

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Definitions:

Ecologically Extinct

A state in which a species is present in such low numbers that it no longer plays a significant ecological role in its ecosystem.

Biologically Extinct

A status where a species no longer exists in the wild or in any viable, self-sustaining population numbers.

Endangered

A status indicating that a species is at risk of extinction across all or a significant portion of its range due to various threats such as habitat loss, pollution, or predation.

Endangered Species

Species at risk of extinction due to a rapid decrease in population or loss of habitat, often caused by human activities.