Who was the chief engineer responsible for the construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, which brought water from the Owens Valley?

A prominent Los Angeles politician

An influential farmer from the Owens Valley

The governor of California at the time

What was the most significant direct outcome for the city of Los Angeles after the completion of the aqueduct built by William Mulholland?

It caused a major decline in the city's population due to water disputes.

It enabled the city to overcome its arid environment and grow into a large metropolis.

It forced the city to implement permanent and strict water rationing for all its citizens.

It significantly improved diplomatic and economic relations with surrounding rural communities.

The state's major rivers flow away from, rather than towards, its largest cities.

The majority of the population lives in the arid south, while most precipitation occurs in the north.

Most of the state's agricultural land is located in mountainous regions that have poor soil quality.

The southern coast is prone to frequent flooding, while the northern part of the state is in a constant drought.