Article 3 Quiz Ogallala Aquifer

What is the Ogallala Aquifer primarily used for?

• Supplying water for farming and homes

• Providing water for industrial use

• Generating hydroelectric power

• Recreational activities

How much of the land in the aquifer area is used for crops according to Oklahoma State University?

• 25%

• 20%

• 14%

• 10%

What percentage of the nation's wheat, corn, cotton, and cattle is produced with the help of the Ogallala Aquifer?

• 25%

• 10%

• 20%

• 15%

By how much have water levels dropped in Kansas since the mid-20th century?

• 28.2 feet

• 35.7 feet

• 22.3 feet

• 15.5 feet

Who is working on programs to help farmers use less water in Clovis, New Mexico?

• Oklahoma State University

• Michael Morris

• Peter Gleick

• Jane Braxton Little

What could happen if the Ogallala Aquifer dries up?

• Over $20 billion worth of food will be lost

• The aquifer will refill naturally

• New irrigation wells will be built

• Water levels will stabilize