What Is the Best Description of an Ecological Deficit

question 71

Multiple Choice

What is the best description of an ecological deficit?

• A) The total ecological footprint is larger than the biological capacity to replenish renewable resources.
• B) The total ecological footprint is smaller than the biological capacity to replenish renewable resources.
• C) All nonrenewable resources have been exhausted and there are no renewable resources available.
• D) The total ecological footprint is equal to the sustainable yield of renewable resources.
• E) The total ecological footprint only involves the use of nonrenewable resources.

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

The combined benefit to all parties involved in a transaction, equal to the sum of consumer and producer surplus.

Dishwashers

Machines for cleaning dishes and utensils automatically.

Consumed

The act of using up a resource or goods, rendering them unable to be used again or necessitating their replacement.