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What characterized the Humboldt River Valley passage for the emigrants?
What characterized the Humboldt River Valley passage for the emigrants?
- Moderate climate and ample shade
- Plentiful grass and wood resources
- Abundance of trees and clear freshwater streams
- Lack of sufficient vegetation and increasingly alkaline water (correct)
What was the condition of the Humboldt River's water as travelers progressed down its valley?
What was the condition of the Humboldt River's water as travelers progressed down its valley?
- It turned increasingly alkaline (correct)
- It became more abundant
- It remained consistent in quality
- It became clearer and more potable
What major obstacles did travelers face before entering Northern California?
What major obstacles did travelers face before entering Northern California?
- City of Rocks and Humboldt River
- Forty Mile Desert and Carson Range (correct)
- Thousand Springs Creek and Truckee River
- Humboldt Sink and Junction Creek
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