What is meant by virtual water?
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Correct answer: Total hidden water used to produce a commodity
Virtual water is the water used throughout the production of a good, even though that water is not physically shipped with the final product. It may include irrigation, rainfall counted in production analysis, processing and other stages, depending on the accounting method. A water-intensive crop therefore carries a hidden water requirement through trade. A is correct; atmospheric vapour and bottled water are different concepts.
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Total hidden water used to produce a commodity
Why is this the correct answer?
Virtual water is the water used throughout the production of a good, even though that water is not physically shipped with the final product. It may include irrigation, rainfall counted in production analysis, processing and other stages, depending on the accounting method. A water-intensive crop therefore carries a hidden water requirement through trade. A is correct; atmospheric vapour and bottled water are different concepts.
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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