Researchers have developed a program that measures how many planet Earths are needed to provide the resources humanity is using. This ecological yardstick is called the ecological ______.
A) planet
B) footprint
C) graph
D) scale

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct term is "ecological footprint." It is a measure of how much area of biologically productive land and water an individual, population, or activity requires to produce all the resources it consumes and to absorb the waste it generates, using prevailing technology and resource management practices.

Researchers Have Developed a Program That Measures How Many Planet