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Which of the following describes 'Ecological Overshoot'?
AWhen a species becomes extinct
BWhen human demand exceeds the Earth's regenerative capacity
CWhen a forest grows too large
DWhen there is too much rain for plants to grow
✓ Correct Answer: B — When human demand exceeds the Earth's regenerative capacity
Ecological overshoot occurs when humanity's use of natural resources exceeds the capacity of the Earth to regenerate those resources in a given year.
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