Multiple Choice
The construction of dams on major rivers often has both positive and negative effects.Which of the following would not be a negative effect of damming rivers?
A) erosion and loss of beaches over time
B) destruction and retreat of delta shorelines
C) decrease in replenishment of silt to floodplains after periods of prolonged heavy rainfall
D) lower turbidity in river water
Correct Answer:
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