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AP®Environmental ScienceCollege BoardExam QuestionsUnit 5: Land & Water UseEcological Footprints

Ecological Footprints (College Board AP® Environmental Science): Exam Questions

2 mins2 questions
11 mark

Which of the following is not a factor used in calculating an individual's ecological footprint?  

  • The amount of arable land required to grow food for consumption  

  • The amount of energy used, including fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions  

  • The amount of forested land needed to absorb carbon emissions  

  • The biodiversity index of the region where the individual lives  

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21 mark

Which of the following would be the most effective way to reduce an individual’s ecological footprint? 

  • Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources for electricity  

  • Purchasing only recyclable plastic products  

  • Moving to a city with a lower population density  

  • Eating more processed and packaged foods to reduce food waste  

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