Which Did Not Cause Significant Navigation Problems on Inland Waterways

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which did not cause significant navigation problems on inland waterways?

• A) ice
• B) variations in the heights of rivers
• C) sand bars
• D) sunken ships
• E) inland piracy

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