AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
An ecological footprint measures
A.the land area needed to support a lifestyle
B.the size of a person's shoe
C.a country's total population
D.carbon emissions only
Explanation
Core Concept
Footprints convert food, energy, and goods consumption into hectares of productive land — demand on Earth's biocapacity.
Correct Answer
Athe land area needed to support a lifestyle
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