The statement that best summarizes the National Reclamation Act of 1902 is:
The U.S. government funded water projects in the West.
Multiple Choice
Which statement best summarizes the National Reclamation Act of 1902?
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The National Register of Historic Places began building dams.
The National Register of Historic Places began building dams.
The first dams opened on the Pecos River.
The first dams opened on the Pecos River.
Navajos and non-Navajos reached an agreement about water rights.
Navajos and non-Navajos reached an agreement about water rights.
The U.S. government funded water projects in the West.
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Which of the following proposals would most likely go to the Carlsbad Irrigation District?
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Responses
An investor wants to construct a new dam on the Pecos River.
An investor wants to construct a new dam on the Pecos River.
The federal government wants to expand the Conchas Dam.
The federal government wants to expand the Conchas Dam.
Navajos want to have water claims moderated under the Navajo Nation Settlement.
Navajos want to have water claims moderated under the Navajo Nation Settlement.
Members of the U.S. Congress want to revise the National Reclamation Act of 1902.
(1 point)
Responses
An investor wants to construct a new dam on the Pecos River.
An investor wants to construct a new dam on the Pecos River.
The federal government wants to expand the Conchas Dam.
The federal government wants to expand the Conchas Dam.
Navajos want to have water claims moderated under the Navajo Nation Settlement.
Navajos want to have water claims moderated under the Navajo Nation Settlement.
Members of the U.S. Congress want to revise the National Reclamation Act of 1902.
The proposal that would most likely go to the Carlsbad Irrigation District is:
An investor wants to construct a new dam on the Pecos River.
Which statement best evaluates the overall effects of water projects in New Mexico?
(1 point)
Responses
Water projects have cost billions of dollars but offer little real benefit.
Water projects have cost billions of dollars but offer little real benefit.
Water projects make it possible for more people to live, work, and farm in the state.
Water projects make it possible for more people to live, work, and farm in the state.
Water projects benefit only private investors.
Water projects benefit only private investors.
Water projects most affect the lives of New Mexicans living in big cities such as Albuquerque.
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Responses
Water projects have cost billions of dollars but offer little real benefit.
Water projects have cost billions of dollars but offer little real benefit.
Water projects make it possible for more people to live, work, and farm in the state.
Water projects make it possible for more people to live, work, and farm in the state.
Water projects benefit only private investors.
Water projects benefit only private investors.
Water projects most affect the lives of New Mexicans living in big cities such as Albuquerque.
The statement that best evaluates the overall effects of water projects in New Mexico is:
Water projects make it possible for more people to live, work, and farm in the state.
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