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(The High Plains is an elevated region in the western portion the Great Plains in the United States.) |
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The High Plains also extends south into the panhandle of [[Texas]]. | The High Plains also extends south into the panhandle of [[Texas]]. | ||
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| + | Its water is largely supplied by the underground [[Ogallala Aquifer]], which has been dropping about a foot per year as it slowly dries up.<ref>https://www.offthegridnews.com/current-events/shocking-claim-world-to-run-out-of-drinkable-water-by-2040/</ref> | ||
| + | == References == | ||
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[[category:Midwest]] | [[category:Midwest]] | ||
| + | [[category:Water]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:31, September 23, 2022
The High Plains is an elevated region in the western portion of the Great Plains in the United States, extending until just east of the Rocky Mountains.
The High Plains also extends south into the panhandle of Texas.
Its water is largely supplied by the underground Ogallala Aquifer, which has been dropping about a foot per year as it slowly dries up.[1]