The Issue Associated with the Ogallala Aquifer Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

The issue associated with the Ogallala Aquifer is

• A) the annual dead zones are increasing in size, threatening aquatic life.
• B) the increase in the amount of human-made toxins entering the aquifer.
• C) the rate of extraction of the water has exceeded the rate of replenishment.
• D) the aquifer is seeing a greater infiltration of salt water.

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