Formative Assessment 3: Water Rights

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Instructions

In 100-150 words, you are expected to express a succinct, informed response to the question, based on the module content and assigned readings. In most cases there will be no specific correct answer, but your stated position must be supported.

Question

Explain, using specific examples, whether you think the strategy of annexing water rights outside of Clark County is scientifically sound. Then explain if you think it is socially and/or ethically defensible.

A five-part series on this issue ran in 2008 in the Las Vegas Sun, and may be a useful resource.

Submitting Your Statement

Bring your typed and printed answers to class.

Grading Information and Rubric

Each answer will earn a maximum of 25 points, as described in the rubric below.

Rubric
Work Shown Possible Points
Provides a well-reasoned response to the question posed 10
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure 5
Includes one or more references to specific materials in Module or assigned reading 5
Appropriate length (100-150 words) 5