The Water Footprint of a Fast Food Hamburger Is Over

question 19

True/False

The water footprint of a fast food hamburger is over 3,000 gallons per pound of beef.

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Definitions:

Protectionist Policies

Economic policies designed to restrict international trade to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Domestic Surplus

The extra quantity of a good that producers are willing to supply over what is demanded by domestic consumers, often measured when analyzing the impact of international trade.

Tariffs

Taxes on imported goods, implemented by a government to protect domestic industries from foreign competition or to generate revenue.

Textiles

Materials made from fibers, filaments, threads, or yarns, suitable for use in the production of fabrics and other goods.