Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 43.5, Problem 2CC
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To calculate: The ecological footprint of a person and what measures can be taken to reduce the ecological footprint.
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Ecological footprint of a person measures that individual’s demand on nature. It is calculated according to the daily activities of a person. The food habits, energy consumption, trash generation, land used, and wastage of products used by a person are the factors that contribute to the ecological footprint of a person.
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