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magmichele12

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Explain the concept of an ecological footprint and identify the source contributing most greatly to humanity's ecological footprint.
 
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Most solid municipal waste is recycled.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ecological footprint is a measure of the biologically productive land and water area an individual, population, or activity occupies and utilizes. More than half of the world's ecological footprint is derived from carbon dioxide emissions, known as our carbon footprint.

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Answer: FALSE


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