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Question 23 • W Geography_B_IC

Which of the following statements best identifies how the growth of the city of Los Angeles affected the Owens River Valley?

Answer

Runoff from large areas of asphalt eroded soil from the river valley, added silt to the river, and destroyed fishes' habitats.

Water was diverted from the river valley to supply drinking water to Los Angeles.

The river valley was filled with soil that was dredged out of the harbor as Los Angeles expanded.

Acid rain from Los Angeles changed the chemistry of the river, resulting in the death of many fish.

Explanation

As Los Angeles grew, its demand for water increased. The city diverted water from the Owens River Valley through an aqueduct to supply its residents, which greatly reduced water available in the valley. Therefore, the best answer is B: water was diverted from the river valley to supply drinking water to Los Angeles.

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