There is a hidden water cost when you buy a new car.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

In order to process iron ore to make steel, large quantities of water are used.  The car requires electricity to be fabricated and electrical generation consumes water.  Water is needed to grow food to feed the workers that built the car. These are all hidden water costs.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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