What is the main reason for the drastic reduction in water levels in reservoirs?

Water Conservation and Usage Issues

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Improved irrigation techniques
Natural water replenishment
Excessive water usage
Increased rainfall
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much water does the average American use per day indoors?
70 gallons
88 gallons
50 gallons
83 gallons
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main cause of the ecosystem collapse in the San Francisco Bay?
Freshwater diversion
Climate change
Pollution
Overfishing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of water is taken out of the rivers flowing into the San Francisco Bay in some years?
30%
50%
70%
90%
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary water source for the Colorado River?
Groundwater
Rainfall
Rocky Mountains
Desalination plants
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Las Vegas manage to cut its water use by a third by 2004?
By reducing the population
By implementing strict water conservation measures
By importing water from other states
By increasing water prices
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What crop did Brian Wong switch to in order to reduce water usage on his farm?
White Sonora wheat
Corn
Cotton
Rice
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