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The cities of Edmonton and Calgary are relatively far north and at high elevation. Which of the following best explains the data presented in their ecological footprints?

Colder average temperatures and longer nights in Edmonton and Calgary lead to high energy usage to heat and light homes.

Which of the following best describes a supporting ecological service provided by wetlands?

D. Wetlands provide a habitat for a wide variety of organisms.

All of the following are true of nonrenewable resources EXCEPT

Nonrenewable resources can be used on a sustainable yield basis to ensure they will always be available

Which of the following practices would have the biggest impact on achieving global sustainability?

Reducing human population size

Natural capital is degraded by using

Renewable resources too fast

Which of the following is a limitation of using only the data in the table to complete an ecological footprint analysis of the different students?

The footprint is a static analysis and does not include all environmental impacts of an individual

A sustainable society would emphasize...

Using energy efficiently and reusing and recycling matter

Which of the following is NOT one of the root causes of environmental problems?

governments that protect the environment