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In his proposals for the arid West, Powell showed remarkable foresight about what?

  • Soil conditions

  • Weather patterns

  • Animal populations

  • Conditions for development

Answer

In his proposals for the arid West, Powell showed remarkable foresight about the conditions for development. He realized that the region was not suited for large-scale farming, and he advocated for a more sustainable approach to land use. He also believed that the region's water resources needed to be carefully managed, and he proposed the construction of dams and canals to store and distribute water.
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