QUESTIONS FOR DOLLARS

1. Quote: It's a worn-out phrase to say that 'water is the lifeblood of the state,' but it is worn out because it is true." Was stated by Senator Kerrey of Nebraska.

True
False

2. Giant sinkholes are caused by the following conditions:

Chlorine in the water combines with the limestone to form chlorine gas.

The pH of the water is acidic and reacts with the limestone.

The Nitrates react with the limestone to form nitrous oxide <grin>.

Scientists don't know the reason for this phenomenon.

3. The capping of old abandon wells decreases the problem of Point Source pollution to our groundwater.  Pick the most correct explanation.

Capping the well prevents people from pouring hazardous chemicals down the well pipe.

The cement used to cap the old wells absorbs and purifies the hazardous chemicals around the well site.

The process of capping the well prevents chemicals from going down inside the well pipe, as well as penetrating the sides of the well casing that contains large and small cracks.

None of the above are correct