How Can Damming Rivers Upstream Contribute to Erosion Problems at the Shoreline

question 6

Multiple Choice

How can damming rivers upstream contribute to erosion problems at the shoreline?

• A) Dams prevent natural flood events that would erode and reshape beaches.
• B) Dams trap sediment that would otherwise supply sand to beaches.
• C) Dams reduce water flow year round, allowing tidal currents to erode farther inland.
• D) Dam construction weakens sea cliffs.
• E) Artificial floods of water released from dams causes extreme erosion.

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