Which of the Following Is Not True of the Colorado

question 42

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• B)80% of water withdrawn from the Colorado River goes to irrigation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)there is a high evaporation rate

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Definitions:

Isopropylcyclohexane

An organic compound featuring a cyclohexane ring substituted with an isopropyl group, used in various chemical applications.

Chair Conformation

A term used to describe the most stable, staggered conformation of a cyclohexane ring, resembling a chair, which minimizes steric strain.

Axial

Describes atoms or groups of atoms in a molecular structure that are oriented parallel to an axis of symmetry, often contrasted with equatorial positioning.

Chair Conformer

A specific spatial arrangement of the cyclohexane ring that minimizes steric strain, resembling a chair shape.