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About how many times larger was the global ecological footprint in 2007 than it was in 1962?

2 times

Which of the following best embodies the qualities of a scientific theory?

All gases, liquids, and solids consist of atoms.

Zero population growth can be achieved in a population when?

Birth rate equals death rate, and there is no migration

Which of the following is not something a proponent of campus sustainability would support?

Constructing a conventional science building that houses large labs and offices

Which statement is supported by the data in the graph?

In 1970, we began to overshoot Earth's capacity to support us.

Which of the following best describes the practice of environmental science?

Integrative and interdisciplinary

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

Reducing human population

As a country goes through demographic transition, the greatest rate of population growth takes place during which phase?

The transitional

If an experiment fails to disprove a hypothesis, then

This lends support to the hypothesis but does not prove it correct

Which renewable resource can depleted if it is overused?

Water


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