Question
What has the Colorado River become an environmental issue?(1 point)
Responses
Oil spills have polluted the river and threatened many species.
Oil spills have polluted the river and threatened many species.
River levels are rising rapidly as a result of climate change.
River levels are rising rapidly as a result of climate change.
Frequent flooding threatens endangered habitats in the Rocky Mountains.
Frequent flooding threatens endangered habitats in the Rocky Mountains.
Irrigation has severely reduced the flow of water.
Responses
Oil spills have polluted the river and threatened many species.
Oil spills have polluted the river and threatened many species.
River levels are rising rapidly as a result of climate change.
River levels are rising rapidly as a result of climate change.
Frequent flooding threatens endangered habitats in the Rocky Mountains.
Frequent flooding threatens endangered habitats in the Rocky Mountains.
Irrigation has severely reduced the flow of water.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**Irrigation has severely reduced the flow of water.**
The Colorado River has faced significant environmental issues due to over-allocation and use of its water for agricultural irrigation, which has led to reduced water levels and affected ecosystems along the river.
**Irrigation has severely reduced the flow of water.**
The Colorado River has faced significant environmental issues due to over-allocation and use of its water for agricultural irrigation, which has led to reduced water levels and affected ecosystems along the river.