Many scientists are concerned that the Ogallala aquifer in the United States is being depleted at an alarming rate. What would most likely be a major effect of this aquifer running dry?

A) Many crops would die because irrigation water would be limited.

B) The water cycle would come to a halt in the area.

C) Farmers would have to water crops with salt water.

D) Most people in the United States would not have drinking water.

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Annie

21 March, 13:25

Many scientists are concerned that the Ogallala aquifer in the United States is being depleted at an alarming rate. What would most likely be a major effect of this aquifer running dry?

A) Many crops would die because irrigation water would be limited.

B) The water cycle would come to a halt in the area.

C) Farmers would have to water crops with salt water.

D) Most people in the United States would not have drinking water.

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Sylvia Alvarez · Answer 1

Many scientists are concerned that the Ogallala aquifer in the United States is being depleted at an alarming rate. The statement that is correct and would state the most likely be a major effect of this aquifer running dry is choice A. It states that many crops would die because irrigation water would be limited.