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What was the condition of the grass and trees along the Humboldt River Valley passage?

  • The grass was lush and green, but there were almost no trees.
  • The grass was sparse and dried out, and there were almost no trees. (correct)
  • The grass was abundant and dried out, and there were plenty of trees.
  • The grass was sparse and dried out, but there were plenty of trees.

What was the condition of the water as travelers progressed down the Humboldt River?

  • The water turned increasingly alkaline. (correct)
  • The water turned increasingly acidic.
  • The water became sweeter and more potable.
  • The water remained unchanged in its composition.

What was the major obstacle before entering Northern California?

  • The Truckee River and Carson River in the Carson Range and Sierra Nevada. (correct)
  • The Humboldt River and its alkaline waters.
  • The deadly Forty Mile Desert.
  • The small streams such as Thousand Springs Creek.

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