Which Circumstance Will Occur If the Present Pattern of Water

Multiple Choice

Which circumstance will occur if the present pattern of water use of the Ogallala aquifer continues?

A) The aquifer will become completely depleted by the end of this century.
B) About half of the original water in the aquifer will be consumed in the next 50 years.
C) About one-quarter of the original water in the aquifer will be consumed by about 2020.
D) The aquifer will remain stable due to rapid recharge rates.