Consider the Total and Per Capita Ecological Footprints of the Selected

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Short Answer

Consider the total and per capita ecological footprints of the selected countries below and then use the data to answer the accompanying question. Country Total Ecological Footprint (hectares/person)Share of Global Biological Capacity (%)United States 2,810 (25%)European Union 2,160 (19%)China 2,050 (18%)India 780 (7%)Japan 540 (5%)The total ecological footprint of China is relatively large, why is the per capita ecological footprint of China so small?

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Definitions:

Chloroplasts

Organelles found in plant and algal cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Guard Cells

Specialized cells in the epidermis of leaves, stems, and other organs that regulate gas exchange and water loss by opening and closing stomata.

Stoma

A tiny opening or pore, found in the epidermis of leaves and stems, that is used for gas exchange.

Parenchyma

A type of plant tissue composed of living cells, often the most abundant type of cell in plants, involved in photosynthesis, storage, and regenerative processes.