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

Question

• Seasonal flooding decreases biodiversity, but damming does not.
• Seasonal flooding helps balance biodiversity, but damming does not.
• Seasonal flooding does not impact biodiversity for as long term as damming.
• Seasonal flooding is not considered an ecological disturbance like damming.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Seasonal flooding helps balance biodiversity, but damming does not.

Seasonal flooding can create diverse habitats and promote various ecological processes that enhance biodiversity, while damming often leads to habitat loss, altered flow regimes, and reduced biological diversity in the long term.