Question

Based on this data, predict what will happen to the water in the Ogallala aquifer over the next decade.

The water will continue to increase.
The water will continue to decrease.
The water will remain the same.
The water will be completely depleted.

Answer 1

Over the next decade the Ogallala aquifer will be completely depleted and will affect portions of the central and southern High Plains Aquifer (HPA). The Ogallala Aquifer is one of the largest bodies of water in the United States and is is generally used by farmers for irrigation of crops. As the continuous depletion of the aquifer occurs, it may become problematic for agricultural industries to sustain their farming.

Answer 2

Hello there!

I just took the quiz, and the answer is B. The water will continue to decrease.

WHY:

First, let's look at the definition of a "decade". A decade is the equivalence to 10 years. Since the chart ends in 2010, the next decade will end in 2020. Since it is still decreasing - not that fast, not that slow - it will not completely deplete.

Hope this helped!

-Sam