Refer to the Table and the Figure

question 8

Essay

Refer to the table and the figure.
Table 1
Figure 2
You are studying a river that has been dammed to form a reservoir. You have compiled data collected on this system over time (Table 1 and Figure 2).
-Suppose you are expanding your research to focus on the entire drainage basin in this area, including the reservoir, the former river channel, and the area where the river flows into the ocean. Answer the following questions:
a) What is the term that best describes the unit of study your work is focused on?
b) What type of ecosystem is likely to occur where the freshwater and marine systems meet?
c) How would you expect dam construction to initially impact the area where fresh water and marine systems meet?
d) Based on the data in Figure 2 from 1990-2010, what could have been done to counteract the effects of the dam on the estuary?

---

Definitions:

Congested

Congested describes areas or situations where overcrowding causes blockage or impeded movement, often referring to traffic or nasal passageways.

Express Sympathy

The act of sharing and understanding someone else's feelings, often during a time of grief or sorrow.

Postmortem Care

The care given to a person's body after their death, which may include washing, dressing, and preparing for burial or cremation, respecting cultural and religious practices.

Rigor Mortis

The stiffening of the muscles that occurs several hours after death due to chemical changes in the body.