Which of the Following Best Describes What Is Meant by an Ecological

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what is meant by an ecological footprint?

• A) It is the average size of the lot on which a family home is built.
• B) It is the number of acres necessary to grow enough food to support a family.
• C) It is the geographic area in which a person travels during the course of their average daily activities.
• D) It is the amount of biologically-productive land and water needed to supply the people in a particular country or area with the resources they need.
• E) It is the amount of tillable agricultural land necessary to supply the food requirements of a nation.

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Definitions:

Genes

The basic physical and functional units of heredity, made up of DNA, that dictate biological traits and characteristics.

Sperm Cell

A male reproductive cell designed to fertilize an egg cell, contributing half of the genetic material to the offspring.

By-products

Materials produced as a residual or secondary product during the manufacturing process or chemical reactions.

Nicotine

A stimulant and addictive substance found in tobacco, which affects the nervous system when consumed.