Formative Assessment 4: High Plains Aquifer

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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

What do you think should be done to address overdraft in the High Plains Aquifer? If your answer is nothing, give your justification for coming to that conclusion. Be sure to draw upon the materials throughout the module to support or justify your position. You may also find this 2013 NPR news piece about recent research on the water budget of the system useful.

Submitting Your Assignment

Bring your typed and printed assignment to class.

Files to Download 

There is no worksheet for this assignment. The assignment is a paper.

Scoring 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