ES Unit 6 Water Crisis Quizziz

How do you think we can prepare for a wetter and drier future?

What happens during the increasing 'atmosphereic sponge'?

• The atmosphere becomes drier, reducing humidity and precipitation.
• The atmosphere loses its ability to hold moisture, leading to droughts.
• The atmosphere can hold more moisture, leading to increased humidity and precipitation.
• The atmosphere cools down, resulting in less rainfall and lower humidity.

What is our most important reserve?

• Groundwater

• Run-off

• Surface water

• Precipitation

Where is Colorado's water being used for?

• 80% Agriculture uses

• 20% Municipal uses

• 80% Municipal Uses

• 20 % Agriculture uses

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What is the best solution for the farmer to not lose money and it is an environmental win, too.

• Removing land from production and convert to biodiverse areas.

• Reduce the size of the farm to cut costs.
• Switch to monoculture farming for higher profits.
• Increase pesticide use to boost yields.

Why are the agriculture utilizations in Colorado, New Mexico and California living on borrowed time?

• They are benefiting from advanced irrigation technology.
• They are living on borrowed time due to water scarcity and unsustainable agricultural practices.
• They are facing challenges from urban development.
• They are thriving due to abundant rainfall.

Water seeps into the ground ​ (a)   than we pump it out.

• slower
• faster

The solution to recharge the aquifers was a success in 2023 and 2024 and we should no longer be concerned about the groundwater.

• True

• False

How do canals assist in recharging the groundwater?

• Canals recharge groundwater by allowing surface water to seep into the ground, replenishing aquifers.
• Canals divert groundwater to surface water bodies.
• Canals are used to store rainwater for irrigation only.
• Canals prevent groundwater from evaporating completely.