​Which of These Does Not Describe the Recent Conflict Between

question 50

Multiple Choice

​Which of these does not describe the recent conflict between rice farmers and the Lower Colorado River Authority?

• A)​The Lower Colorado River Authority charged farmers less than what it charged other businesses for water, thus subsidizing agriculture at the expense of other businesses.
• B)​The policy assumed that few countries produce rice, importing was difficult, and Texans would have no rice to eat unless access to water was protected.​
• C)​The policy was based on an assumption that agriculture is such an important activity that it should be supported by nonagricultural interests even if it is not economical.
• D)As water became scarce,the Authority realized that they did not have enough water to satisfy the desires of farmers, urban businesses, and homeowners.
• E)The Lower Colorado River Authority cut off water to the rice farmers, and it is unclear whether the rice-growing industry will be able to survive.

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