Pakistan= 0.46 earths
USA=4.31 earths
Our group discussed how the USA might require more earths mainly due to the fact that the distance many imported goods travel to the US is much greater than the distance they must cover to reach Pakistan. A major good that the US imports is oil, and in Pakistan, oil supplies are much, much closer than they are to the US.
Other differences include the type of meat they eat (goats require less water and land than do cattle), and the products they use to build houses (brick/mortar vs. wood).
One more notable difference is the climate of each country, and how many heating days or cooling days occur throughout the year, which dictates the amount of energy needed to either heat or cool the home.
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