What was one negative consequence of laws and policies that manage the Colorado River?

a. Nearly all plant and animal life near the river died off.

b. Federal investment in the southwest has ceased.

c. Some parts of the river region have gone dry.

d. Farms receive less irrigation water than before.

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14 February, 01:52

What was one negative consequence of laws and policies that manage the Colorado River?

a. Nearly all plant and animal life near the river died off.

b. Federal investment in the southwest has ceased.

c. Some parts of the river region have gone dry.

d. Farms receive less irrigation water than before.

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Alani Small · Answer 1

the best choice is A

a. Nearly all plant and animal life near the river died off.

the regulations allowing for construction of dams along the river and its tributaries has resulted to a sharp decline of natural resources such as native fish species as well as cultural resources along the river.

What was one negative consequence of laws and policies that manage the Colorado River?a. Nearly all plant and animal life near the river died off.b. Federal investment in the southwest has ceased.c. Some parts of the river region have gone dry.d. Farms receive less irrigation water than before.