Building Dams on Rivers Traps Sediment Behind the Dams-Sediments That

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Essay

Building dams on rivers traps sediment behind the dams-sediments that would normally have traveled all the way down the river and out into the ocean.How might this sediment starvation affect the coastal beaches?

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Definitions:

Railroad Crossing

A point at which a railway line and a road (or two railway lines) intersect at the same level, typically marked by signs, lights, and barriers.

Lie Detection

A process or technique used to determine if a person is telling the truth or not, often employing physiological responses.

Concealed Information Test

The Concealed Information Test is a psychological assessment tool used to determine whether an individual has knowledge of information that they are trying to conceal, often used in forensic contexts.

Polygraph

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