Question

How is an ecological footprint determined? a. An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the average amount of land and water that a person in a region uses. b. An ecological footprint is determined by measuring carbon dioxide emissions for a given region. c. An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the rate of water use. d. An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the amount of waste generated in a given region.

Answer 1

a. An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the average amount of land and water that a person in a region uses

Answer 2

The correct answer for this question is a. An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the average amount of land and water that a person in a region used. This is measured in terms of how much land and water is necessary to produce the goods that are consumed in that particular region, and also how much land is required to dispose of the waste generated.