Earth Overshoot Day Definition
XAT 2020 · General Knowledge · Easy · General Knowledge
What does the "Earth Overshoot Day" indicate?
- A.
It marks the date when humanity's demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what the Earth can regenerate in that year
- B.
It marks the date when the Earth's axis changes during its annual orbit around the Sun
- C.
It marks the date when humanity's demand for natural resources and services in a given year exceeds what the Earth can regenerate in that year
- D.
It marks the date when humanity's demand for material resources in a given year exceeds what the Earth can regenerate in that year
- E.
It marks the date when humanity's demand for non-material resources in a given year exceeds what the Earth can regenerate in that year
A
Explanation
Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity's demand for ecological resources exceeds Earth's capacity to regenerate them in that year.
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