How is the impact of seasonal flooding different from damming a river?(1 point)

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Seasonal flooding is not considered an ecological disturbance like damming.
Seasonal flooding is not considered an ecological disturbance like damming.

Seasonal flooding decreases biodiversity, but damming does not.
Seasonal flooding decreases biodiversity, but damming does not.

Seasonal flooding does not impact biodiversity for as long term as damming.
Seasonal flooding does not impact biodiversity for as long term as damming.

Seasonal flooding helps balance biodiversity, but damming does not.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Seasonal flooding helps balance biodiversity, but damming does not.

Seasonal flooding can create dynamic ecosystems that support diverse plant and animal life, whereas damming tends to create more stable environments that can disrupt natural habitats and reduce biodiversity in the long term.