An ecological footprint is a construct that is useful
A) for a person living in a developed nation to consider to make better choices when using global food and energy resources.
B) for a person living in a developing country to see how much of the world's resources are left for him/her.
C) in converting human foods' meat biomass to plant biomass.
D) in making predictions about the global carrying capacity of humans.
E) in determining which nations produce the least amount of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels.

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Ecological footprint is a measure of how much land, water, and other resources an individual, population, or nation uses to sustain their lifestyle. By understanding their ecological footprint, individuals can make better choices to reduce their impact on the environment. This is especially true for people living in developed nations who consume a disproportionate amount of the world's resources.

An Ecological Footprint Is a Construct That Is Useful