Interior Dept. Transferring Public Land For Border Wall Construction

The US Army is receiving 560 acres of public land from the Interior Department to build more barriers along the US-Mexico border. This transfer, involving lands in New Mexico, California, and Arizona, is part of a response to a declared national emergency by President Trump. The military plans to construct 70 miles of wall to enhance existing barriers. This is the first time such a transfer is made specifically for a border wall project. The transfer aims to address issues like illegal crossings and environmental damage. It will be finalized once published in the Federal Register.

What is the primary reason given by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt for the land transfer to the US Army?

• To develop new residential areas

• To address the crisis at the southern border

• To expand agricultural activities

• To create new national parks

Which states are included in the 560 acres being transferred for the border wall project?

• California, Nevada, and Utah

• New Mexico, California, and Arizona

• Texas, Arizona, and Nevada

• Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas

What prompted the US Army to request the land transfer for building the border wall?

• A national emergency declaration by President Trump

• A request from the Bureau of Land Management

• A new federal land policy

• A decision by the Supreme Court

How many miles of wall does the military plan to build with the transferred land?

• 30 miles

• 100 miles

• 70 miles

• 50 miles

What are some of the issues caused by migrants illegally crossing the border, as mentioned in the transcript?

• Increased tourism and economic growth

• Creation of new roads and damage to native vegetation

• Improved infrastructure and wildlife conservation

• Development of new residential areas