Water Footprint of Food Choices

Water Footprint of Food Choices

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Life Skills

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video discusses the water footprint of food production, highlighting that beef has the largest water footprint, requiring 1,847 gallons per pound. This is due to the water needed to grow the feed for cattle. In contrast, fruits and vegetables require significantly less water. To reduce the water footprint, it is suggested to avoid food waste, reduce processed and animal products, and choose pasture-raised options.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the water footprint of a product include?

Water used in agricultural processes, packaging, and shipping

Only the water used in shipping

Only the water used in packaging

Only the water used in agricultural processes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many gallons of water are needed to produce one pound of beef?

1,847 gallons

1,500 gallons

2,000 gallons

1,200 gallons

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does beef have such a high water footprint?

Because cows need water to grow

Because cows drink a lot of water

Because cows eat a lot of grass, corn, grains, and soybeans which require water to grow

Because cows live in water-rich environments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of food requires the least amount of water per pound to produce?

Beef

Fruits

Dairy

Vegetables

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many gallons of water are needed to produce one pound of vegetables?

115 gallons

39 gallons

50 gallons

200 gallons

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way to reduce the water footprint of the food you eat?

Choose non-pasture raised animal products

Avoid wasting food

Increase the amount of animal products in your diet

Eat more processed foods

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to reduce your food's water footprint?

Choose non-pasture raised animal products

Avoid wasting food

Reduce the amount of processed foods

Limit the amount of animal products