Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134555430
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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The ecological footprint is the measure of the demand of humans for nature. It compares the consumption of natural resources by humans and the waste generated with the planet’s ability to regenerate these resources again and absorb the waste efficiently.

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