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TASK 1: DAMMING THE COLORADO RIVER
Because of new and advanced technologies, people are able to adapt to their physical environment more easily than ever before. While these technologies may make adaptation easier for humans, they have also caused changes to the environment. Activities such as clearing forests for agriculture, mining for minerals, and damming rivers are all examples of humans using technology to adapt to their environment.
More than 100 dams have been built on the Colorado River to generate electricity and provide water for agricultural and urban use. Explore the following resources to learn more about the Colorado River and the dams built there:



Now list four benefits of damming or diverting the Colorado River.

Answer 1

Having increased water for irrigation and domestic supply, generation of hydroelectric power energy, providing improved aquatic recreation and wildlife habitat, and flood control.