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Based on the concept of the ecological footprint the people of which one of the following countries have the highest land area per person needed to support their lifestyles?
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∙ 11y ago
The data suggests that it is the United States at 10.9 hectares per person.
The data suggests that it is the United States at 10.9 hectares per person.
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