If You Wanted to Build a Structure Along a River-Especially

question 156

Multiple Choice

If you wanted to build a structure along a river-especially one that flows through unconsolidated sediments - you should build the structure ________ to maximize its lifetime.

• A) along the cutbank
• B) above the point bar
• C) in a delta
• D) Any of these is equally safe.

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