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Collmarie

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In Texas, surface water is controlled by _____ while underground water is controlled by _____.
 
  a. public authorities; the person or business that owns the land above it
 b. state and local authorities; state authorities
 c. individuals or businesses; state authorities
 d. state and local authorities; the federal government
 e. whomever owns the land around it or above it; whomever owns the land around or above it

Question 2

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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spencer.martell

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b




Collmarie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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