Article 2 Quiz Ogallala Aquifer

What is the Ogallala Aquifer?

• A type of crop grown in the plains

• A large underground water supply

• A river flowing through the Midwest

• A mountain range in the United States

How long will it take for the Ogallala Aquifer to refill naturally?

• 600 years

• 600,000 years

• 60 years

• 6,000 years

Which area is known as the breadbasket of America?

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Great Lakes

• The Rocky Mountains

• The High Plains

What is the main reason for the depletion of the Ogallala Aquifer?

• Natural disasters

• Climate change

• Too much water being used

• Pollution

What did farmers in the High Plains initially believe about the water supply?

• It was polluted

• It was only for industrial use

• It was already depleted

• It would never run out

What is Andrew Stone's perspective on using the aquifer?

• It should be kept unused

• Using it is irresponsible

• Groundwater is valuable

• It should be used only for drinking

What is the main challenge mentioned in managing the Ogallala Aquifer?

• Building more wells

• Reducing pollution

• Finding new water sources

• Ensuring it lasts for future farmers