As a Result of the Construction of Large Multipurpose Dams

question 79

Multiple Choice

As a result of the construction of large multipurpose dams during the New Deal era, the federal government _________________________.

• A) attempted to foster the growth of family farms at the expense of large factory farms
• B) gained a great deal of influence over the future of the West by gaining control of much of the water and hydroelectric power in the region
• C) used public money to benefit large corporate giants engaged in generating hydroelectric power
• D) demonstrated its concern for protecting the ecosystems associated with western river systems

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Definitions:

Ecotone

The transition zone where two communities meet and intergrade.

Transitional Zone

An area or region where two different habitats or ecological communities meet and integrate, often hosting a high diversity of species.

Communities Meet

An event or occurrence where different groups or populations come together, often used in the context of ecological or social gatherings.

Species Richness

The number of different species represented in an ecological community, landscape, or region, indicating its biodiversity.