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teeth, or washing the dishes. We also use water when we take a bath or の Our
toilet. We use water in many ways. I think it's as necessary as air.
:I think so, too.
be : People use water not only in daily life but also in agriculture and industry. In
Japan, 66 percent of all water resources are used for agriculture, 19 percent for dailv
life, and 15 percent for industry.
:I'm surprised. I thought industry needed more water than the other two. Why is
a lot of water used in agriculture?
: Well, I think animals need much water.
be : Yes, they need water, but most of the water
in Japan.
is for growing rice
We see a lot of water in rice fields.
be: That's right. Well, have you ever heard of virtual water trade?
: No, I haven't. What is it?
be: If we import agricultural and livestock products, we also import water used to produce
those products.
: Please give me an example.
be : OK. Let's talk about beef, for example.(イ)私たちはオーストラリアで生産された午内と
食べます。
comes to Japan, water also comes. This is virtual water trade. Look at this tavio
When farmers in Australia produce it, they use water.
When the beef
