Question

the ecological footprint is a measure of the land area required to select one: a. provide recreational areas in a city. b. allow for adequate agricultural land. c. allow for urban development. d. provide the resources to absorb the wastes of a population.

Explanation:

The ecological footprint measures the land area needed to provide resources and absorb the waste of a population. It is an indicator of human - impact on the environment. Options a, b and c are more about specific land - use purposes rather than the overall concept of ecological footprint.

Answer:

D. provide the resources to absorb the wastes of a population.