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Questio n # #1 Fill out the table ( Lab 1 - Rabbit Graph ) following the directions in the exercise file #2 Plot the data and add an exponential trendline ( Lab 1 - Rabbit Graph ) #3 Based on the shape of your graph, it should be clear that the rabbit population grows in a non-linear (exponential) manner. 3a. Describe the trend that you see in the yearly increase column of your data table which proves that the growth is non-linear. As the population grows, so does the yearly increase. As more and more rabbits are born, the yearly increase makes big jumps with them. 3b. In simple terms, explain why exponential growth occurs in natural organisms. Exponential growth occurs when there is more than enough resources for those who will use them. #4 The graph of human population in Figure 1.1 shows the population growth on planet Earth over the past 12,000 years. Up until the 1700s, the growth rate had been fairly slow, but afterwards, the rate greatly accelerated. Describe the change in society that occurred around this time that can account for more rapid population growth. Industrialization could be a key factor. Technology for resources were booming. #5 Ever since the industrial revolution began, some people have been predicting that Earth's human population can continue to expand exponentially. Describe the major factor that environmentalists believe will ultimately limit population growth.

Our resources running out. Population is just growing too fast. #6 As shown in Figure 1.2, because the human population continues to expand, Earth's finite resources are naturally being depleted at an exponential rate. One reason for the exponential depletion rate is that the population is increasing exponentially. Describe another factor (related to industrialization ) that is causing resources to become depleted exponentially. Our garbage and waste. Humans have so much pollution, and that along with population will be our downfall. #7 Because of resource depletion, continued population growth and industrialization will make it difficult for developed nations to maintain the current state of their economies. What is the solution to this problem as described by environmentalists? Limiting resources could definitely help. Also, population control could be done if done morally. Part II - Ecological Footprint Questio n # #8 Fill out the table ( Lab 1 - Ecological Footprint ) following the directions in the exercise file #9 Enter your ecological footprint (from Lab 1 - Ecological Footprint ) here: 8.9

#10 Compare your ecological footprint to the 5.5 acre Fair EarthShare (FES) amount described in the exercise file. Explain why your footprint is (likely) higher than the FES. My footprint is much much higher. This is most likely due to how much I eat out and the fact that I dont really recycle. I definitely should, though. #11 List the two categories from the calculator that made the largest contribution to your ecological footprint. Housing and transportation. #12 Suggest ways in which you personally could reduce your footprint. I can recycle and conserve energy and water better. I can also consume less beef. #13 Have your consumption habits changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic? What are some ways your ecological footprint may be different now than it was pre-pandemic? I think my consumption has increased. Covid made me a homebody, and Im home using energy and water more than I should be. #14 If the 5.5 acre FES is what planet Earth can support in a sustainable manner, determine how many planets we would need if all of the world's population were to have a footprint the size of yours. 1.45

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