Ecological Footprint
Biology ⇒ Ecology and Environment
Ecological Footprint starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one impact of a large ecological footprint on the environment.
Describe one way that using public transportation can help lower your ecological footprint.
Describe what is meant by 'Earth Overshoot Day'.
Explain how eating less meat can reduce your ecological footprint.
Explain the difference between ecological footprint and carbon footprint.
Explain the relationship between population growth and ecological footprint.
Explain why recycling can help reduce your ecological footprint.
Explain why using less electricity at home can lower your ecological footprint.
If a city switches all its buses from diesel to electric, what effect will this have on its ecological footprint?
If a country has a high ecological footprint but low biocapacity, what does this mean?
If a family reduces its waste by 50%, how will this affect their ecological footprint?
List two actions individuals can take to reduce their ecological footprint.
List two factors that can increase a person's ecological footprint.
List two ways schools can help reduce their ecological footprint.
What is an ecological footprint?
A country has an ecological footprint of 3.5 global hectares per person and a biocapacity of 2.0 global hectares per person. Calculate the ecological deficit or reserve for this country and explain what it means.
A family decides to grow their own vegetables in their backyard instead of buying them from a supermarket. Explain how this action could affect their ecological footprint.
Describe how the concept of 'ecological overshoot' relates to the ecological footprint and the sustainability of human activities.
Explain how technological advancements, such as more efficient appliances, can help reduce the ecological footprint of households.
