<u>ANSWER:</u>
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.
Phosphorus is most commonly found in rock formations and ocean sediments as phosphate salts. Phosphate salts that are released from rocks through weathering usually dissolve in soil water and will be absorbed by plants. Phosphorus cycles through plants and animals much faster than it does through rocks and sediments. Given this information, the answer is;
<u>D. All of the above</u>
I don't know if this will help but I did a little research and found this-
"A fundamental understanding of the different components of soil organic matter is required to best use it to improve farming systems. Total organic carbon forms are derived from the decomposition of plants and animals. They are capable of decay or are the product of decay..."
Answer:
a plant hormone which promotes leaf detachment, induces seed and bud dormancy, and inhibits germination.
C. Protective over young cubs