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What are multi-purpose river projects built for?

1

Flood control and irrigation only

2

Irrigation and drinking water supply only

3

Electricity generation and recreation only

4

Irrigation, flood control, electricity generation, and more

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Answer

D. Irrigation, flood control, electricity generation, and more

Solution:

Multi-purpose river projects serve several goals, including irrigation, flood control, electricity generation, and recreation. The other options limit the scope of these projects.

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