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9-12 -- Alternative Geography Assessment Items The Big Draught Suppose weather forecasters were able to predict that next summer the State of Illinois will experience a major draught. They predict that our region of the country will receive about one-tenth of the average amount of rainfall. Fortunately, we have a year before the draught occurs. The governor has asked for your advice regarding how governmental bodies and citizens throughout the state can prepare for the draught. In the space below, write a memo to the governor in which you provide a list of 5 to 10 specific recommendations. Rank the recommendations in terms of the most to least important. Provide reasons for your ranking. Classification: Nat. Std. 15, KS 2; State Std. 17 C