The Most Serious Water Problem in the Southwest Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

The most serious water problem in the Southwest is

• A)flooding.
• B)shortage of runoff.
• C)agricultural contamination.
• D)overuse by industry.
• E)over-irrigation.

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Marginal Rate of Substitution

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