Which of the Following Is Consistent with a Recent Study

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with a recent study of ecological footprints?

• 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:

Primary Amine

Primary amines are organic compounds containing an amino group (-NH2) attached to a primary carbon atom, involved in a wide range of chemical reactions.

Nitrogen Atom

The basic unit of nitrogen, an element with an atomic number of 7, and essential for life as a constituent of amino acids and nucleic acids.

Organic Compound

A chemical compound containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, possibly alongside other elements, usually found in living organisms.

Butylamine

A primary amine with the formula C4H9NH2, used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other chemicals.