The IPAT model calculates the environmental impact of human activities based on ____.
A) policy, adaptation, and cultural traditions
B) pollution, adaptation, and trade practices
C) pollution, agriculture, and technology
D) population size, agriculture, and trade practices
E) population size, affluence, and technology

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The IPAT model stands for Impact = Population x Affluence x Technology. This equation is used to estimate the environmental impact of human activities by considering the size of the population, the level of affluence or consumption patterns, and the technology being used. Choice A, B, and C do not accurately reflect the factors included in the IPAT model. Choice D includes population size and trade practices, but not affluence or technology. Therefore, the best choice is E.

The IPAT Model Calculates the Environmental Impact of Human Activities