The Ideas Associated with Prior Appropriation Fostered the Attitude That

question 72

Multiple Choice

The ideas associated with prior appropriation fostered the attitude that

• A) access to water belonged to the person to claim it
• B) water, unlike other natural resources, may not be held and used as private property
• C) only people who live along the banks of rivers and streams may appropriate from the water's flow
• D) the natural beauty of the rivers and streams must be protected from corporate greed

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Definitions:

Distribution

The process by which goods or services are made available and dispersed to a wide audience or market.

Interaction

The process by which two or more entities communicate or influence each other.

Dignity

The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect, often considered an inherent attribute of all human beings.

Personal Humility

A trait describing individuals who possess a low self-focus and prioritize the needs of others without seeking personal recognition.