Consider the Total and Per Capita Ecological Footprints of the Selected

question 78

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:

Manufacturing

The process of producing goods using labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing or formulation.

Labor Force

The total number of people employed or seeking employment in a country or region.

Global Economy

The interconnected worldwide economic activities that determine the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services across different countries.

Assembly

The act of gathering or coming together of a group of people, typically for a specific purpose or action.