Which of the following is not true of the Colorado River basin?
A) Much needed sediment is washed to coastal wetlands.
B) 80% of water withdrawn from the Colorado River goes to irrigation.
C) Government subsidies have led to inefficient use of irrigation water.
D) Water is leaking to the ground below the river.
E) The evaporation rate is high.

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The Colorado River basin does not wash much needed sediment to coastal wetlands. In fact, due to the construction of dams and reservoirs along the Colorado River, sediment is trapped and no longer reaches downstream ecosystems, causing a decline in biodiversity and affecting the health of coastal wetlands.

Which of the Following Is Not True of the Colorado