Which change is an environmental effect of building dams?

Responses

soil erosion upstream

soil erosion upstream - incorrect

increased land fertility downstream

increased land fertility downstream - no response given

weed growth downstream

weed growth downstream - not selected, this is the correct answer

decreased water temperature upstream

1 answer

The correct response regarding the environmental effect of building dams is "weed growth downstream." Dams can alter water flow and sediment transport, which can lead to changes in the ecosystem downstream, including increased nutrient availability that may promote weed growth.