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National Science Foundation: Sustainability: Water: The Ogallala Aquifer

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Scientists are studying the condition of the Ogallala aquifer underneath Kansas farmlands, which use this freshwater resource for irrigation. They want to understand changes taking place and what the future holds, and to help develop a sustainable plan for water management. [5:37]

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sustainability
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional