What Are Some Effects of Building a Dam

question 49

Multiple Choice

What are some effects of building a dam?

• A)A stream has more sediment below the dam and so can erode more efficiently.
• B)The reservoir (lake)traps sediment that over time fills up part of the reservoir.
• C)A dam,whether constructed by nature or by humans,represents a permanent change in base level.
• D)The stream erodes into the land instead of depositing sediment,where it enters the reservoir.

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