Why did George Washington support the construction of canals on the James River near Richmond?
1. The canals could be used to generate electricity to power Richmond.
2. He owned the land and would make money from the construction.
3. He wanted to be able to ship goods to and from west of the Appalachian Mountains.
4. The canals would supply water for drinking and irrigation to the surrounding region.
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3. He wanted to be able to ship goods to and from west of the Appalachian Mountains.
As people pump water out of the ground, the water table can lower. Which of the following are possible consequences of a lower water table? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
cleaner water
cleaner water
land subsidence
land subsidence
rising sea levels
rising sea levels
larger aquifers
larger aquifers
saltwater intrusion
Responses
cleaner water
cleaner water
land subsidence
land subsidence
rising sea levels
rising sea levels
larger aquifers
larger aquifers
saltwater intrusion
land subsidence and saltwater intrusion
What did people rely on rivers for during the eighteenth century? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
collecting drinking water
collecting drinking water
powering mills
powering mills
transporting people and goods
transporting people and goods
sending telegrams
sending telegrams
producing electricity
producing electricity
Responses
collecting drinking water
collecting drinking water
powering mills
powering mills
transporting people and goods
transporting people and goods
sending telegrams
sending telegrams
producing electricity
producing electricity
powering mills, transporting people and goods, collecting drinking water
Use the topographical map to answer the question.
A map of an unidentified piece of land is shown with rivers running across it. Four points on the map are labeled A, B, C, and D. The land is color coded tan, green, and dark green, with the tan furthest from the rivers and the dark green closest to the rivers. Point A is in a large expanse of green. Point B is in a patch of dark green near a body of water. Point C is in a large expanse of tan. Point D is in a small expanse of tan.
Which location was best for early settlers to establish a settlement and meet needs such as farming and fishing?
(1 point)
Responses
A
A
B
B
D
D
C
C
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A map of an unidentified piece of land is shown with rivers running across it. Four points on the map are labeled A, B, C, and D. The land is color coded tan, green, and dark green, with the tan furthest from the rivers and the dark green closest to the rivers. Point A is in a large expanse of green. Point B is in a patch of dark green near a body of water. Point C is in a large expanse of tan. Point D is in a small expanse of tan.
Which location was best for early settlers to establish a settlement and meet needs such as farming and fishing?
(1 point)
Responses
A
A
B
B
D
D
C
C
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B
Drag and drop the words into the correct locations.
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Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Water scarcity is the Response area of Response area resources to meet the Response area.
(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Water scarcity is the Response area of Response area resources to meet the Response area.
Water scarcity is the limited availability of water resources to meet the growing demand.
Which of the following activities contain hidden water usage? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
growing cotton to make fabric
growing cotton to make fabric
drinking
drinking
washing dishes
washing dishes
growing cattle feed
growing cattle feed
processing and dying fabric
processing and dying fabric
Responses
growing cotton to make fabric
growing cotton to make fabric
drinking
drinking
washing dishes
washing dishes
growing cattle feed
growing cattle feed
processing and dying fabric
processing and dying fabric
growing cotton to make fabric, growing cattle feed, and processing and dying fabric.
Which of the following is a result of increased evaporation? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
increased sea level
increased sea level
increased rainfall
increased rainfall
increased drought
increased drought
increased agricultural irrigation
Responses
increased sea level
increased sea level
increased rainfall
increased rainfall
increased drought
increased drought
increased agricultural irrigation
increased drought, increased agricultural irrigation, and increased concentration of dissolved minerals in water bodies.
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