Which is true of water use on the Colorado River?
A)California has never fully used its share of water.
B)less water is absorbed by the rocks and evaporates the surface of reservoirs than is alloted to Mexico.
C)the Colorado River still flows to the ocean.
D)there are currently eight major dams on the river.
E)the amount ideally allocated to the United States and Mexico is equal to the average flow.

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There are currently eight major dams on the Colorado River.

Answer: B
 Less water is absorbed by the rocks and evaporates from the surface of reservoirs than is allotted to Mexico.

Option A is incorrect as it is stated nowhere about California not using its share of water. Option C is incorrect as the Colorado River does not flow to the ocean anymore, it dries up before reaching the ocean. Option E is also incorrect as it is not clearly stated in the given information.

Which Is True of Water Use on the Colorado River