Which of the Following Is Not True of the Colorado

question 74

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• B) 80% of water withdrawn from the Colorado River goes to irrigation.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.

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