Question

question 8
2.5 pts
the ecological footprint of a person is determined using which factors?
area required to: produce the resources we consume (food, wood, fiber, energy, etc)
area required to: housing human infrastructure (roads, housing, industrial zones, etc.)
all of the answers
area required to: absorb the waste we generate, particularly co2 emissions
question 9
2.5 pts
geothermal energy, wind energy, and solar radiation are all examples of blank.
biodegradable materials
renewable environmental resources
nonrenewable resources
biotic environmental factors
biodiversity

Explanation:

For Question 8:

An ecological footprint measures all the biologically productive area needed to support a person's lifestyle. This includes the land/water to produce consumed resources, build human infrastructure, and absorb generated waste like CO₂. All listed factors are included.

For Question 9:

Geothermal, wind, and solar energy are naturally replenished over short time frames, fitting the definition of renewable environmental resources. The other options do not describe these energy sources.

Answer:

Question 8: C. All of the answers
Question 9: B. renewable environmental resources