Question

question #4
water is an important renewable natural resource that must be carefully managed. there is a limited supply of fresh water available for drinking, agriculture, industry, and other uses. if this water becomes polluted, it can be difficult or even impossible to use it again.
total irrigation water withdrawals, 2005
what conclusions can be drawn about agricultural water use in mississippi in 2005?
a mississippi had a higher irrigation water withdrawal than any state bordering it.
b mississippi had one of the lowest irrigation water withdrawals of any state east of the mississippi river.
c mississippi had one of the highest irrigation water withdrawals of any state east of the mississippi river.
d mississippi withdrew more fresh water for irrigation purposes in 2005 than it had in 2004.

Explanation:

To determine the correct conclusion, we analyze each option:

• Option A: We don't have data on bordering states' irrigation water withdrawal to compare with Mississippi, so this can't be concluded.
• Option B: Mississippi's irrigation water withdrawal (from the map's color coding and legend) is relatively high, not low, among states east of the Mississippi River, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: By examining the map (legend and Mississippi's color), Mississippi's irrigation water withdrawal is among the highest for states east of the Mississippi River, making this a valid conclusion.
• Option D: The map only shows 2005 data, so we can't compare 2005 and 2004 withdrawals.

Answer:

C. Mississippi had one of the highest irrigation water withdrawals of any state east of the Mississippi River.