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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would cause the greatest increase on your ecological footprint?
A
Your car’s gas mileage
B
How many miles you drive each year
C
International flights
D
Eating chicken 3 times per week
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When an individual uses more resources, his ecological footprint will increase-a higher level of resource use signifies a larger footprint.

Detailed explanation-2: -They indicated that the EF is affected by the following three factors: resource intensity in the production of goods and services, consumption of goods and services per person, and population size.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ecological Footprint tracks the use of productive surface areas. Typically these areas are: cropland, grazing land, fishing grounds, built-up land, forest area, and carbon demand on land.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reduce Your Use of Single-Use, Disposable Plastics. Switch to Renewable Energy. Eat Less Meat. Reduce your Waste. Recycle Responsibly. Drive Less. Reduce Your Water Use. Support Local. 27-Apr-2017

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