What can a water-scarce country conserve by importing water-intensive grain?
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Correct answer: Domestic water resources
Growing a water-intensive grain domestically would require substantial irrigation or other water inputs. By importing it, a water-scarce country can obtain the food without using the same volume of domestic water for cultivation; this is an example of virtual-water trade. Imports may require foreign exchange, so they do not save it. Rainfall is not increased or preserved by trade, making A the correct answer.
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Domestic water resources
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Growing a water-intensive grain domestically would require substantial irrigation or other water inputs. By importing it, a water-scarce country can obtain the food without using the same volume of domestic water for cultivation; this is an example of virtual-water trade. Imports may require foreign exchange, so they do not save it. Rainfall is not increased or preserved by trade, making A the correct answer.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Geography question. Chapter: Geography as a Discipline. Topic: Geography as an integrating discipline.
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