Question

Which of the following statements best identifies how the growth of the city of Los Angeles affected the Owens River Valley?
A.
Runoff from large areas of asphalt eroded soil from the river valley, added silt to the river, and destroyed fishes' habitats.
B.
Water was diverted from the river valley to supply drinking water to Los Angeles.
C.
The river valley was filled with soil that was dredged out of the harbor as Los Angeles expanded.
D.
Acid rain from Los Angeles changed the chemistry of the river, resulting in the death of many fish.

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Answer:

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

Explanation:

The owen river valler had to give up its water to be diverted into water supply in the Los Angeles valley, as the population grew larger and larger it needed more and more supply of fresh water, that created for a large demand that could only be met by diverting the Owens River into LA.