Which has been a negative impact from government funding of dam building in the Colorado River Basin?

A. Subsidized water prices have encouraged inefficient irrigation practices.
B. Massive evaporation losses have increased vapor pressure in the atmosphere.
C. Increased sedimentation downstream of the dams has improved navigation.
D. River diversions have decreased rainfall in the mountains of Utah and Colorado.


Answer: A

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