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

question 62

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) Its standard of living is increasing.
• B) Its population and land area are increasing.
• C) Its population is increasing.
• D) Its standard of living and land area are increasing.
• E) Both its population and standard of living are increasing.

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Definitions:

Tissue Damage

The physical injury or harm to body tissues resulting from various causes, such as trauma, infection, or exposure to toxic substances, leading to inflammation or dysfunction.

Cold Receptors

Sensory nerve endings that are responsive to decrease in temperature, found in the skin.

Warm Receptors

Sensory receptors in the skin that detect increases in temperature, contributing to the sensation of warmth.

Nociceptor

A sensory receptor that responds to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the spinal cord and brain.