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Question: In the context of Yosemite waterfalls, the development of Hetch Hetchy Valley most directly resulted in…
Trivia Question Study Fact: While Yosemite National Park is renowned for its numerous waterfalls, the creation of the Hetch Hetchy Valley reservoir significantly altered the natural flow of the Tuolumne River, impacting the formation and persistence of waterfalls within that specific region of the park. The damming of the valley flooded areas that previously supported several cascades and falls, changing the landscape and hydrological conditions.
Trivia Question Explanation: The construction of the Hetch Hetchy dam and reservoir flooded a significant portion of the valley, directly impacting the river's flow and leading to the disappearance of waterfalls that relied on the original landscape and hydrological conditions.
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