The Ogallala Aquifer - Charting the Waters of the Texas High Plains

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary challenge faced by the Southern end of the Ogallala Aquifer?
Lack of agricultural use
Excessive rainfall
Finite water supply
High salinity levels
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the Ogallala Aquifer primarily composed?
Solid rock layers
Large underground lakes
Stones, rocks, and gravel
Sand dunes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What method do farmers use to irrigate crops in the region?
Sprinkler systems
Drip irrigation
Flood irrigation
Center pivots
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did farmers historically determine where to drill for water?
By observing animal behavior
Using advanced mapping technology
Through trial and error
By consulting geological surveys
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What has been the trend in aquifer levels from 1990 to 2004?
Significant decline
Slight increase
Significant increase
No change
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What historical event led to the transition from grazing to dry land agriculture in the Great Plains?
Introduction of new crops
Incredible droughts
Technological advancements
Government policies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the projected change in the aquifer's saturated thickness by 2030?
No change
Complete depletion
Decrease in red areas
Increase in red areas
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