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Nebraska The Great American Water Machine student worksheet
Video - Nebraska: The Great American Water Machine
Nebraska The Great American Water Machine
Overview
Video link and accompanying worksheet with answer key. Nebraska ranks #1 in both irrigated acres and groundwater abundance in the U.S. Water is the lifeblood of the state. This program, produced in cooperation with the Nebraska State Irrigation Association, explores the relationships between groundwater and surface water, the different ways in which we use it, and how we work together to manage water for future generations.
In the middle of the "Great American Desert", more surface water flows out of Nebraska than flows into it. Nebraska ranks #1 in both irrigated acres and groundwater abundance in the U.S. Water is the lifeblood of the state. This program, produced in cooperation with the Nebraska State Irrigation Association, explores the relationships between groundwater and surface water, the different ways in which we use it, and how we work together to manage water for future generations.
This video and accompaning worksheet help students gain an understanding of this valuable resource.