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Humans and Their Environment

Question 7 • OK-World Geography (semester)

Which statements describe potential effects of using a river to irrigate a farm’s field? Check all that apply.The farmer preserves the natural habitat of the river by rerouting water from the river.Governments make rules to regulate how farms get water for their irrigation.The rerouted river leads to the deforestation of the farmer’s land.The farmer makes more money by being able to successfully grow crops.Farmers downriver get angry because now they do not have enough water to use on their farms.Lower water levels on the river change the environment for animals that depend on the river.

Answer
A
The farmer preserves the natural habitat of the river by rerouting water from the river.
B
Governments make rules to regulate how farms get water for their irrigation.
C
The rerouted river leads to the deforestation of the farmer’s land.
D
The farmer makes more money by being able to successfully grow crops.
E
Farmers downriver get angry because now they do not have enough water to use on their farms.
F
Lower water levels on the river change the environment for animals that depend on the river.

Explanation

Using river water for irrigation can lead governments to regulate how farms access water, so B is a potential effect. Successful irrigation can help crops grow and increase the farmer’s income (D), but taking water may leave less for farmers downstream (E) and lower river levels can alter habitats for animals that depend on the river (F). Rerouting water does not preserve the river’s natural habitat, and it does not necessarily cause deforestation.

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