In Which of These Countries Is the Highest Amount of Virtual

question 65

Multiple Choice

In which of these countries is the highest amount of virtual water required to produce one ton of corn?

• A) United States
• B) India
• C) Mexico
• D) the Netherlands

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Definitions:

Turgor Pressure

The pressure of water pushing the plasma membrane against the cell wall of a plant cell, crucial for maintaining the cell's rigidity.

Cohesion

The ability of water molecules to cling to each other due to the process of hydrogen bonding.

Negative Pressure Potential

A force that contributes to the movement of water in plants, created by the evaporation of water from the stomata, resulting in a suction effect.

Venation

The pattern of veins in a leaf or insect's wing, which support the structure and transport fluids, like nutrients and water.