Surface and Groundwater Issues Flashcards
1
Q
Colorado river basin
A
lack of water; its many dams and irrigation canals draw water from the river. This creates water shortages and even prevents the river from reaching the ocean.
2
Q
Ogallala Aquifer location
A
Midwest US
3
Q
Ogallala Aquifer
A
The water from the aquifer is being withdrawn faster than it can recharge- causes subsidence (collapse of land/sink holes) and water shortages
4
Q
Aral Sea location
A
Middle East US
5
Q
Aral Sea
A
In the arid region, farmers began to grow cotton monocultures that overdrew large amounts of water from the sea for irrigation leading to salinization.
6
Q
Three Gorges Dam location
A
China
