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.
 THE ANSWER IS NOT D

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Acid rain from Los Angeles changed the chemistry of the river, resulting in the death of many fish.Due to human activities in Los Angeles, pollution is not anymore shocking. The acid rain would be distributed to the river which would change the environment of the aquatic life.