Groundwater Depletion in America

What did a New York Times data investigation reveal about groundwater in America?

• It is being replenished at a rapid rate

• It is being conserved effectively

• It is being drained and damaged

• It is unaffected by climate change

How has the overuse of groundwater affected aquifers in America?

• It has increased their capacity

• It has improved their quality

• It has caused them to dry up

• It has made them more resilient

What role did underground water play in the creation of America?

• It had no significant role

• It helped in the formation of cities

• It hindered the development of farmland

• It caused environmental damage

What does the map in the article show?

• The distribution of rainfall in the United States

• The locations of major cities in America

• The depletion of groundwater in different states

• The impact of climate change on agriculture

Based on the research, what does the crisis of groundwater depletion in America threaten?

• American prosperity

• International relations

• Global climate stability

• Technological advancements

What is the main concern addressed in the article?

• The depletion of groundwater

• The rise in sea levels

• The increase in air pollution

• The loss of biodiversity

What is the purpose of the data investigation conducted by The New York Times?

• To promote water conservation efforts

• To highlight the success of groundwater management

• To raise awareness about the impact of climate change

• To discredit scientific research on groundwater depletion

What is the current state of America's groundwater?

• It is being replenished faster than it is being used

• It is being effectively managed and conserved

• It is at a critically low level due to overuse

• It is not affected by climate change

What are the potential consequences of groundwater depletion?

• Increase in air pollution

• Rise in sea levels

• Loss of biodiversity

• Technological advancements

Who is most affected by the crisis of groundwater depletion?

• Scientists studying groundwater

• Farmers in America

• Students from grade 12

• Politicians making environmental policies