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Pea0909berry

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Which statement regarding water use and cost is not true?
 
  a. As urban populations grow, projections are that by 2040, Texas cities will use more water than Texas farmers.
  b. As urban populations grow, the cities can afford to pay more for water than agricultural interests can.
 c. As urban dwellers move to rural areas for more land, the battle over water between rural and urban areas will even out.
  d. The battle between rice farmers and the Lower Colorado River Authority exemplifies the fight over cost and use of Texas's limited water resources.
  e. As urban populations grow, cities will inevitably crowd farmers out of the water market.

Question 2

Which statement regarding Texas's supply of water is not true?
 
  a. Texas has only one natural lake in the state.
 b. Historically, Texas has had to build reservoirs to ensure a steady water supply.
  c. The easy and inexpensive places to build dams are all taken.
 d. Texas relies on an extensive system of natural lakes and water for its water supply.
  e. The demand for water continues to increase as the population expands.



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durant1234

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d




Pea0909berry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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