5. Imagine you eat a hamburger for a meal. In which ways was water most involved in getting the meal to your table? (Select the best 3 answers that apply.)(3 points)

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Responses

Water from the ocean
Water from the ocean

Water stored in underground aquifers
Water stored in underground aquifers

Water involved in the generation of electricity at the meat packing plant
Water involved in the generation of electricity at the meat packing plant

Water use at the slaughterhouse for cleaning and processing the cow
Water use at the slaughterhouse for cleaning and processing the cow

Water for the cow to drink and to grow the grass it eats

Answer 1

The best three answers regarding how water was involved in getting a hamburger to your table are:

1. Water stored in underground aquifers - This water is often used for irrigation of crops, including those that may be fed to the cows, as well as for the cows to drink.

2. Water for the cow to drink and to grow the grass it eats - Cows require water for drinking and the growth of the grass or other feed crops is highly dependent on water.

3. Water use at the slaughterhouse for cleaning and processing the cow - Significant amounts of water are used in the slaughtering and processing facilities to clean equipment and maintain hygiene.

While water from the ocean and water involved in electricity generation may be relevant in an indirect way, they are not as directly impactful as the selected options.