I WONDER - How Much Water Does It Take To Grow Cotton?

The video discusses the use of cotton in clothing production, highlighting the significant water consumption required to grow cotton, particularly for T-shirts. It also explores the environmental impact of redirecting water from the Aral Sea for cotton farming, which led to the sea drying up and becoming a desert, affecting local fishing communities.

What is a significant environmental concern associated with growing cotton?

• It grows only in tropical climates.

• It needs a specific type of soil.

• It uses a large amount of water.

• It requires a lot of sunlight.

How much water is approximately needed to grow cotton for a single T-shirt?

• 5000 liters

• 1000 liters

• 2500 liters

• 500 liters

What was one of the major consequences of redirecting water from the Aral Sea?

• The sea expanded.

• The sea became a desert.

• The sea became a tourist spot.

• The sea's water became polluted.

What happened to the fishing villages after the Aral Sea dried up?

• They became popular tourist destinations.

• They were converted into agricultural lands.

• They were relocated to another sea.

• Their docks and piers now lead into the desert.

What is a visible sign of the Aral Sea's disappearance?

• New forests have grown.

• The sea has become a lake.

• Docks and piers lead into the desert.

• The sea has become a wildlife sanctuary.