Environmental Demans Of Human Populations Flashcards
1
Q
Carrying Capacity is the ____ of ___ that an environment can ____
A
Maximum number
Individuals
Sustainably carry or support
2
Q
Ecological footprint is the the impact of a ____ or _____ on the environment which is measured through the ___ required to provide ___ things such as _____.
A
person community land sustainable Resources
3
Q
Ecological footprint can depend on
A
Population size and consumption per person
Development policies (education of women, birth control)
Whether a country is viewed as a debtor (large footprint) or a creditor (small footprint)