After Exploring Much of the West, Geologist John Wesley Powell

question 88

Multiple Choice

After exploring much of the West, geologist John Wesley Powell advised in 1874 that

• A) the rush of settlers was devastating the western environment.
• B) land west of the 100^th meridian could not be farmed without extensive irrigation.
• C) damming western rivers for irrigation purposes would damage mountains and forests.
• D) mining was the only industry that could sustain the western economy.
• E) irrigation was not necessary for farming west of the 100^th meridian because of adequate rainfall and fertile lands in this region.

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