The Colorado River Is an Exotic Stream

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Multiple Choice

The Colorado River is an exotic stream. This means

• A) it contains a variety of exotic species, which it transports from its source to all regions through which it flows.
• B) it mostly flows through arid environments, though its headwaters are located in a region of water surplus.
• C) it is used for multiple purposes, including hydroelectricity generation, irrigation, water supplies, and recreation.
• D) it crosses multiple countries, as well as states, in its path to the sea.

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