Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not true of the Colorado River basin?
A) Much needed sediment is washed to coastal wetlands.
B) 80% of water withdrawn from the Colorado River goes to irrigation.
C) Government subsidies have led to inefficient use of irrigation water.
D) Water is leaking to the ground below the river.
E) The evaporation rate is high.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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