The Drought That Began in 2011 Had a Severe Impact

question 46

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. What role should state government, industries, and individuals play in managing Texas's water supply?

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Definitions:

Concordance Reporting

The agreement between different sources or methods of reporting, often used in research to verify the reliability of data.

Subjectivity Elimination

The process or attempt to remove or reduce personal bias, preferences, and emotions in the assessment, observation, or decision-making process.

Observer Discrimination

The ability of an observer to distinguish between different behaviors or stimuli accurately during observation.

Permanent Products

Outputs or results of a behavior that can be measured and remain after the behavior has occurred, serving as evidence of the behavior.