Environmental
Prior appropriation water rights in Nebraska are characterized as 'first in time, first in right,' meaning:
AJunior water right holders always have priority regardless of the date of appropriation
BSenior (older) water rights have priority over junior (newer) rights during water shortages✓ Correct
CAll rights holders share available water equally during shortages
DWater rights are distributed by the federal government only
Explanation
Under prior appropriation, when water is scarce, senior water rights (those with earlier appropriation dates) must be fully satisfied before junior rights holders can draw any water.
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