The American Southwest, specifically California, has large human populations and large areas devoted to agriculture. In an already dry climate, these factors have depleted groundwater resources and made the region more susceptible to forest fires. In addition, the area has been in a severe drought over the last several years. The effects of the drought have affected not only the agriculture industry. The current drought may be contributing to the spread of West Nile virus and is threatening populations of some animals. In response, California has tried to increase water conservation awareness. Citizens are urged to not use water on gardens or to wash their cars. While water is a renewable resource, it must be managed correctly or the effects will be felt worldwide. How has the increased consumption of water impacted California? Choose all correct answers. increased spread of disease increased forest fires increased drought decreased agriculture decreased populations of some organisms

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The American Southwest, specifically California, has large human populations and large areas devoted to agriculture. In an already dry climate, these
factors have depleted groundwater resources and made the region more susceptible to forest fires. In addition, the area has been in a severe
drought over the last several years. The effects of the drought have affected not only the agriculture industry. The current drought may be contributing
to the spread of West Nile virus and is threatening populations of some animals. In response, California has tried to increase water conservation
awareness. Citizens are urged to not use water on gardens or to wash their cars. While water is a renewable resource, it must be managed correctly or
the effects will be felt worldwide.
How has the increased consumption of water impacted California? Choose all correct answers.
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increased spread of disease
increased forest fires
increased drought
decreased agriculture
decreased populations of some organisms
Transcribed Image Text:The American Southwest, specifically California, has large human populations and large areas devoted to agriculture. In an already dry climate, these factors have depleted groundwater resources and made the region more susceptible to forest fires. In addition, the area has been in a severe drought over the last several years. The effects of the drought have affected not only the agriculture industry. The current drought may be contributing to the spread of West Nile virus and is threatening populations of some animals. In response, California has tried to increase water conservation awareness. Citizens are urged to not use water on gardens or to wash their cars. While water is a renewable resource, it must be managed correctly or the effects will be felt worldwide. How has the increased consumption of water impacted California? Choose all correct answers. 0 00 increased spread of disease increased forest fires increased drought decreased agriculture decreased populations of some organisms
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