Water access and scarcity Flashcards
1
Q
In a perfect world: the real value and the market value
In the real world…
In a bubble world…
A
Market value > real value
Market value»_space; real value
2
Q
What is land grabbing?
A
It refers to large-scale land acquisitions mainly by private investors but also by public investors and agribusiness that buy farmland or lease it on a long-term basis to produce agricultural commodities.
3
Q
What are the most energy inefficient ratios of energy returned on energy invested?
A
Ethanol corn
Biodiesel
4
Q
What are the most energy efficient ratios of energy returned on energy invested?
A
Hydro
Coal
5
Q
What is water stress?
A
The ratio of water withdrawal relative to renewable water resources.
