Which of the following refers to the area of Earth's surface that is required to sustainably support a particular level of development and consumption?
A) Demographic transition model
B) Carrying capacity
C) Ecological footprint
D) Biosphere
E) Ecological cohort

Question

Which of the following refers to the area of Earth's surface that is required to sustainably support a particular level of development and consumption?  
A) Demographic transition model
B) Carrying capacity
C) Ecological footprint
D) Biosphere
E) Ecological cohort

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Ecological footprint refers to the area of Earth's surface that is required to sustainably support a particular level of development and consumption. The term "carrying capacity" is closely related to ecological footprint, but it refers to the maximum population size that an area can support indefinitely without degrading the environment. The demographic transition model is a theory that explains how populations change over time in terms of their birth and death rates. The biosphere refers to the part of the Earth where life exists, and an ecological cohort is a group of organisms that occupy a particular ecological niche.

Which of the Following Refers to the Area of Earth's