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    A(n)_____________ Is an Engineered Structure Along a River That Effectively
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A(n)_____________ Is an Engineered Structure Along a River That Effectively

Question 37

Question 37

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A(n) _____________ is an engineered structure along a river that effectively raises the height of the river bank and thus confines flood discharge.


A) dam
B) natural levee
C) artificial levee
D) waterfall
E) delta

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