If the present pattern of water use continues, one-quarter of the original water in the wells in the Ogallala aquifer beneath the high plains will:
A) never dry up.
B) dry up in the next century.
C) be consumed by about 2020.
D) increase in water content.

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The statement suggests that if the current rate of water usage continues, a significant portion of the water in the Ogallala aquifer will be depleted by around 2020.

If the Present Pattern of Water Use Continues, One-Quarter of the Original