Water Footprint

What is the water footprint?

• water for cellular processes

• water required by our body

• water quantity required to produce goods & services

• water for travel

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which continent has the largest global water footprint?

• Australia

• North America

• Asia

• Europe

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which type of food has the largest water footprint?

• Hamburger

• Diet coke

• Chocolate

• Cheese

How much water does it take to produce 1 gallon of tap water?

• .5 gallons

• 1 gallon

• 5 gallons

• 10 gallons

(estimate) How much water does it take to produce 1 whole apple?

• 8 gallons

• 10 gallons

• 18 gallons

• 20 gallons

How much water does it take to produce one glass of orange juice?

• 10 gallons

• 16 gallons

• 20 gallons

• 26 gallons

(estimate) How much water does it take to produce a dozen eggs?

• 65 gallons

• 165 gallons

• 265 gallons

• 365 gallons

How much water does it take to produce one hamburger?

• 630 gallons

• 1630 gallons

• 2630 gallons

• 3630 gallons

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

About how much water does it take to produce a pound of cotton for clothing?

• 300 gallons

• 500 gallons

• 700 gallons

• 900 gallons

How much water does it take to produce 1 pound of beef?

• 1000 gallons

• 2000 gallons

• 3000 gallons

• 4000 gallons

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4