Water Resources

1. What are the most significant issues facing the oceans today? (Oct 9, Sheehan)
2. What is the history of development on the Missouri and Upper Mississippi Rivers? (Oct 9, Schmalz)
3. What are the main water resource conflicts in the Middle East? (Oct 9, Leytem)
4. What geologic materials are present in the major regions of the U.S. that affect groundwater production? (Oct 16, LoCasto)
5. What are the most significant patterns of ocean circulation and how do they affect global climate? (Oct 16, Hitzeroth)
6. Use the Three Gorges Dam as a case study to discuss the pros and cons of hydroelectric power. (Oct 16, Kohl)
7. What is the state of recent and proposed legislation in Iowa with respect to water resources? (Oct 23, McGuigan)
8. Explain the mechanism that triggered the Japan tsunami. How might its impact have been lessened? (Oct 23, Jepson)