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Lesson: Chapter 15 — The biosphere

Footprints, waste and energy 4 of 5

Question 4

Why does 1 kg of beef have a much larger water footprint than 1 kg of sugar?

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The water used to grow the animal's food is counted too. Only about 10% of the food's energy becomes meat, so much more crop, and water, is needed.

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