Ecological Footprint?

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Ecological Footprint?

In terms of geography,

When we say Ecological Footprint, do we mean the amount of productive land we have already harmed by human actions? or the amount of productive land needed for support?

Please calrify

2007-01-26 05:05:54 · 2 answers · asked by Questionairre 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

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The phrase "ecological footprint" is a metaphor used to depict the amount of land and water area a human population would hypothetically need to provide the resources required to support itself and to absorb its wastes, given prevailing technology.

2007-01-26 07:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by MSK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ecological Footprint: The mark made on the environment.

2007-01-26 17:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by Qyn 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋