Question

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

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

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The most accurate response in terms of the impact of seasonal flooding compared to damming is:

**Seasonal flooding helps balance biodiversity, but damming does not.**

Seasonal flooding can create and maintain diverse habitats, encouraging a variety of species and enhancing biodiversity. In contrast, damming can disrupt natural flow patterns and reduce biodiversity by altering habitats and the ecological balance of the river ecosystem.