ESS205H1 Midterm: ESS205 MC
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Q:why didn"t human population collapse as predicted by malthus: his mathematical model was flawed, the rate of population growth unexpectedly decreased, food production increased at an exponential rate, food production increased at a linear rate. Q:the tragedy of the commons is an important concept related to environmental degradation and human behavior. Which of the following best describes this concept: when humans overreact to an environmental threat and then limit economic growth, when the self interest of individuals destroys natural resources being shared by society. Q: the biggest environmental issue facing the human race is sustainability. Q: what is the estimated average ecological footprint of humanity: 6 acres per person, 60 acres per person, 600 acres per person, 6000 acres per person. Q: which of the following are potentially limiting factors associated with food production and distribution: energy resources, topsoil erosion, water supply and resources, mineral resources, all of the answers listed here.
