How Does Failure of an Artificial Levee Differ from Failure

question 41

Multiple Choice

How does failure of an artificial levee differ from failure of a natural levee?

• A)The water spills slowly over the levee into its floodplain, dropping coarser particles next to the main channel.
• B)The water flows faster, and the areas next to the levee are commonly buried under sand and gravel.
• C)The water flows slowly, depositing valuable topsoil in the floodplain.
• D)The water flows at the same speed as the river, limiting erosion.
• E)There is no difference between failure of an artificial and a natural levee.

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