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Ogallala aquifer supplies "one-third of the irrigation water" in the United States.
<u>EXPLANATION:</u>
- The "Ogallala aquifer" is located in the "Great Plains of the United States" and therefore gives life to almost all fields of the US.
- The aquifer supplies water for one-third irrigation needs of the United States. The Ogallala is an underground reservoir and is very big in size and the agriculture production in the US is dependent on this aquifer.
- The aquifer is however depleting and water level in many areas has become very low.
- It is important for United States to protect and preserve this aquifer so that the agricultural production does not suffer.
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Explanation:
Based on the astronomical definition of seasons, yes, the autumnal equinox does mark the first day of fall (in the Northern Hemisphere). However, according to the meteorological definition of seasons, which is based on temperature cycles and the Gregorian calendar, the first day of fall is September 1.
stole this from g**gle, but it explains it farily well. Autumnal equinox is the turning point
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The given statement is false.
Tropical rainforests are located near the equator and receive precipitation generally in the form of rain. These forests receive a large amount of precipitation throughout the year which can range from 80 inches to 400 inches in a year.
Temperate rainforests are located on higher altitudes as compared to the tropical rainforests. They receive precipitation in the form of rain and snow. They receive less amount of rain as compared to tropical rainforests. They receive precipitation which lies between 40 inches and 60 inches in a year.
Thus the amount and type of precipitation in tropical and temperate rainforests are different.
A method of raising livestock and moving herds.
