After Exploring Much of the West,geologist John Wesley Powell Warned

question 76

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the rush of settlers was devastating the western environment.
• B) land west of the 100th 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) the cattle industry would eventually falter because of severe western winters.

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