The Ogallala Aquifer
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason for Kansas's high agricultural yields?
Advanced farming technology
Rich soil quality
Favorable climate conditions
The Ogallala Aquifer
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the current rate of water extraction from the Ogallala Aquifer unsustainable?
It causes soil erosion
It exceeds the natural replenishment rate
It is too expensive
It leads to water pollution
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main challenges in recharging the Ogallala Aquifer?
High evaporation rates
Poor soil quality
Insufficient precipitation
Lack of modern technology
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is leading the scientific research on the Ogallala Aquifer?
Mitchell Baalman
Stan Townsend
Dave Hyman
Kansas Geological Survey
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key factor in the slow recharge of the Ogallala Aquifer?
Lack of government support
Excessive agricultural use
The water cycle process
High levels of pollution
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What initiative have farmers like Mitchell Baalman started to conserve the aquifer?
Increasing crop diversity
Reducing water pumping by 20%
Using desalination technology
Switching to organic farming
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is essential for sustaining the Ogallala Aquifer and Kansas agriculture?
Advanced irrigation technology
Increased agricultural production
Improved water policy and reduced usage
More government subsidies
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