Construction of a Dam Results in

question 19

Multiple Choice

Construction of a dam results in

• A)an increase in the total amount of water flowing downstream of the dam.
• B)increased erosion by clear water released from the dam.
• C)the dam releasing water that contains more sediment than carried by the river before the dam was constructed.
• D)increased erosion where the stream channel meets the reservoir.

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Definitions:

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Police Power

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