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page 12 of 12 Disturbances in Ecosystems Quick Check 4 of 54 of 5 Items Question How is the impact of seasonal flooding different from damming a river?(1 point) Responses 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. Seasonal flooding helps balance biodiversity, but damming does not. 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. Skip to navigation
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The best response to the question would be: **Seasonal flooding helps balance biodiversity, but damming does not.**
This response highlights the ecological benefits of seasonal flooding, such as the restoration of habitats and the maintenance of plant and animal life cycles, whereas damming can create long-term ecological changes that disrupt natural processes and may reduce biodiversity.
This response highlights the ecological benefits of seasonal flooding, such as the restoration of habitats and the maintenance of plant and animal life cycles, whereas damming can create long-term ecological changes that disrupt natural processes and may reduce biodiversity.