The Colorado River flows from the Colorado Rockies to the Gulf of California. The primary source of Colorado River water is melting Rocky Mountain snowpack. Once the river descends from the Rockies, it flows through a landscape that is dominated by desert. Colorado River water carries a high load of sediment.

Answer both of the questions below:

A) Multiple dams have been constructed along the Colorado River. What is one benefit to these dams?

B) What are 2 environmental consequences to damming a major river?

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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean. Most of the trash in this Garbage Patch sits near the surface of the ocean. Some dense materials can sink below the surface, but the majority of the trash on the surface is made of plastic, which is not biodegradable.

Answer both of the questions below:

A) What are 2 consequences to the presence of plastics in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

B) What is one way we can fix this issue?

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