What Has Resulted Along Floodplains from Channelization and Loss of Vegetation

question 44

Multiple Choice

What has resulted along floodplains from channelization and loss of vegetation?

• A) Increased droughts
• B) Reclamation of wetlands
• C) Lower rates of pollution
• D) Increased flooding
• E) Decreased biodiversity

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Definitions:

Water Pollution

The contamination of water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, caused by pollutants.

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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System; a Canadian system for providing health and safety information on hazardous products in the workplace.

Hazardous Materials

Substances that pose significant risks to health, safety, or the environment due to their chemical, physical, or biological properties.

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