As ecological footprints rise with increased quality of life in the developing world, do you think that citizens of the United States still have the responsibility to work toward a smaller footprint?
a. Yes, because the average per capita footprint in the United States is still more than twice the global average.
b. Yes, because the United States has the wealth and technology to develop new technologies and resources to curb the consumption of natural resources.
c. No; the average per capita footprint in the United States is not really that large.
d. No; Earth’s renewable natural resources are being replenished quickly enough to support increased resource consumption around the world.
Answer: A
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