Drying up: inside the Californian communities without enough water

What percentage of the nation's food is produced by California's Central Valley?

• Less than 1/4

• Exactly 1/4

• More than 1/2

• More than 1/4

What is one of the main reasons for water scarcity in the Central Valley?

• Excessive rainfall

• Lack of agricultural activity

• Historical disinvestment in infrastructure

• Abundance of surface water

What are the two main sources of water for California's farms and homes?

• Groundwater and rainwater

• Rainwater and surface water

• Surface water and desalinated water

• Groundwater and surface water

What is the main reason for the scarcity of surface water in the Central Valley?

• Abundance of groundwater

• Government restrictions due to drought

• Excessive rainfall

• Increased urbanization

What has been the government's response to the overuse of groundwater?

• Increasing surface water supply

• Implementing groundwater use limits

• Building more reservoirs

• Encouraging rainwater harvesting

What is a significant challenge faced by residents like Estair Espinosa in accessing water?

• High cost of drilling new wells

• Abundance of clean water

• Government subsidies for water

• Excessive rainfall

What is the predicted duration of the drought in the West according to some scientists?

• Until 2025

• Until 2040

• Until 2022

• Until 2030