As you found out in the reading. The Colorado River Compact was drafted in 1922,

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As you found out in the reading. The Colorado River Compact was drafted in 1922, based in part on the flows of the river that had occurred in the previous couple of decades. (A) How would you characterize these flows? (B) What lasting impact has this had on the division of water between the Upper and Lower Basins? In your answer, note differences between the upper and lower basins with regard to the quantity of water allocated and the reliability or predictability of that allocation because of either drought or flood.

Explanation / Answer

(A)

The flow in the basins is characterized as open channel flow with mild slope.

(B)

Due to the division of water, the river water is being surplusly used. As a result there is a prediction of draught.

This river doesn't meet ocean as it dries in Mexico.

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