There Are Four Major Problems Associated with the Use of the Colorado

question 40

Multiple Choice

There are four major problems associated with the use of the Colorado River's water.Which one of the following is not one of those problems?

• A) Mexico and the U.S.have agreed to take more water than is in the river
• B) The river does not have much of a flow considering its size.
• C) The river gets most of its water from mountain snow melt.
• D) Water seldom makes it to the mouth of the river.
• E) The Colorado River basin includes some of the driest areas in the U.S.

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