Overconsumption Impacts

Question 1

what is an ecological footprint

Answer 1

size of productive land and water needed to produce resources for consumption and absorb waste

Question 2

what is biocapacity

Answer 2

earths biologically productive area that can provide renewable resources and absorb waste

Question 3

what is overconsumption

Answer 3

using more resources than needed or more than the planet can sustain when footprint exceeds biocapacity

Question 4

what are societal impacts of overconsumption

Answer 4

peoples lives and cultures may change or suffer some may benefit while others are harmed

Question 5

what are environmental impacts of overconsumption

Answer 5

plants animals air water and soil may be harmed long term damage to the environment

Question 6

what are economic impacts of overconsumption

Answer 6

local national and global economies may be affected job opportunities may be limited or unfair gains may not be long term

Question 7

what are food miles

Answer 7

distance food travels from farm to plate

Question 8

how do supermarkets contribute to food miles

Answer 8

they buy and import food from distant places

Question 9

what is the environmental impact of food miles

Answer 9

more transportation leads to more greenhouse gas emissions

Question 10

what is fast fashion

Answer 10

clothing made quickly and cheaply to follow trends and sell to the mainstream market

Question 11

what are economic impacts of fast fashion production

Answer 11

factory workers earn low wages face unsafe conditions and production causes water pollution