Mismanagement case study: The Ogalla aquifer

Question 1

If the aquifer dries up, more than ___ billion worth of fiber and food will vanish from world markets.

Answer 1

$20 billion

Question 2

If drained, it would take more than ____ years to refill naturally

Answer 2

6000 years

Question 3

More than ___% of the water in it is used to _____

Answer 3

90%

Irrigate crops

Question 4

Precipitation and river systems are recharging a few parts of the ___ aquifer

Answer 4

Northern

Question 5

Some farmers have switched to____ resistant breeds of corn

Answer 5

drought

Question 6

____ million is given to the The Ogallala Initiative each year

Answer 6

$3.6 million

Question 7

Laser devices to help farmers know exactly how much ___ their crops needs are being developed.

Answer 7

water

Question 8

If all goes well, the aquifer may last ___years according to an agricultural engineer (____ ___) who was interviewed by the ___ ___

Answer 8

100
Nolan Clark
National geographic

Question 9

What will the laser technology they are developing do?

Answer 9

1. Aim to reduce evapotranspiration
2. Predict how much water crops will need.
3. Broadcast this for all farmers to see as a guideline.