What is the main problem that has developed in the Ogallala aquifer?
A)it has become contaminated with radioactive waste from the Chernobyl accident
B)precipitation is heavier to the east,causing tilting of the entire formation
C)overpumping may cause southern parts of the aquifer to go dry in the next 100 years
D)none of these

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Overpumping has caused the water level in parts of the Ogallala aquifer to decline rapidly, with some areas experiencing a water table drop of up to 150 feet. This continued overpumping may lead to the southern parts of the aquifer going dry in the next 100 years. Options A and B are factually incorrect, and option D does not provide any information.

What Is the Main Problem That Has Developed in the Ogallala