Arizona Real Estate License Arizona Water Law 3

Question 1

The Central Arizona Project (CAP) primarily delivers water from which source?

Accepted Answer

The Colorado River

Answer

The CAP canal system delivers Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona.

Question 2

A water right in Arizona that has not been used for a long period may be lost through:

Accepted Answer

Forfeiture or abandonment

Answer

Unused appropriative water rights can be forfeited or abandoned under 'use it or lose it' principles.

Question 3

Which of the following is considered surface water under Arizona law?

Accepted Answer

Water in a natural stream or river

Answer

Surface water includes flowing streams, rivers, and lakes subject to appropriation.

Question 4

A homeowner's right to a certificate of assured water supply is most relevant when:

Accepted Answer

Selling lots in a new subdivision within an AMA

Answer

Assured water supply certificates are required for platting and selling new subdivision lots in AMAs.

Question 5

The term 'safe yield' in Arizona groundwater management means:

Accepted Answer

Long-term balance between withdrawal and natural/artificial recharge

Answer

Safe yield seeks equilibrium so that groundwater withdrawals do not exceed replenishment.

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