What is meant by the term ecological footprint?

A. The amount of coastline inhabited by humans
B. The amount of land not affected by human activity
C. The total number of ecosystems present on Earth
D. The amount of biologically-productive land and sea area needed to support the lifestyle of humans


Answer: D

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