How many people get their water from the Colorado River?
10 million
30 million
60 million
Which of the following are likely to occur as higher temperatures become more common in the Colorado basin?
The amount of water in the river will increase
Increased evaporation rates and a future reduction in river flow
Decreased evaporation
Which of the following is a benefit of dam building on the Colorado?
Drought in certain areas of the lower basin
Very salty water in certain areas of the lower basin
Generation of a steady water supply
Which of the following is a HUMAN factor taken into account when building a dam?
Solid foundations are needed to ensure a stable construction
The amount of people living in an area
Impermeable and non porous rocks are needed to reduce seepage
Which of the following is a PHYSICAL factor taken into account when building a dam?
Rainfall patterns must be taken into account as some areas have higher rates of precipitation than others
The distance from the areas receiving irrigation water supplied by the dam
The distance from the areas receiving hydroelectric power, generated by the dam