The Drought That Began in 2011 Had a Severe Impact

question 50

Essay

The drought that began in 2011 had a severe impact on the state of Texas.Explain the impact the drought had on the Texas economy,specifically identifying the effects on land-based industries,as well as the indirect effects for other industries and for urbanization within the state;and specify the role that state government,industries,and individuals should play in managing Texas's water supply.

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Definitions:

Epoxide

An organic compound containing an oxygen atom connected to two adjacent carbon atoms in a cyclic ether structure.

Electrophilic Addition

A type of chemical reaction where an electrophile forms a bond with a nucleophile by adding to a double or triple bond.

Trans-2-Deuteriocyclohexan-1-Ol

A deuterium-labeled cyclohexanol where the deuterium atom is located at the second position in a trans configuration relative to the hydroxyl group.

Cyclohexene

A six-carbon cyclic compound with one double bond, often used as a precursor in organic synthesis.