A Country's Ecological Footprint Can Be Calculated by Multiplying Its

question 16

Multiple Choice

A country's ecological footprint can be calculated by multiplying its population size by the footprint of each individual.Why are some ecologists concerned about the ecological footprint of a country like India?

• A)Because its population is increasing
• B)Because its standard of living is increasing
• C)Because both its population and standard of living are increasing
• D)Because its population and land area are increasing
• E)Because its standard of living and land area are increasing

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Definitions:

Regression Equation

A mathematical formula used to describe the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical index that reflects the relationship between two variables, specifically how the value of one variable changes when the value of the other variable changes.

Prediction Error

The difference between observed values and the values predicted by a model, used as a metric to evaluate the accuracy of predictions.

Absolute Value

The non-negative value of a number disregarding its sign; representing its distance from zero on the number line.