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Question

Which of the following is a potential negative environmental impact of damming a river?
Group of answer choices

The river’s delta increased its vegetation and became more species diverse..

Farmers started using the river’s water for cultivation and irrigation purposes.

Native species inhabiting the river’s delta would probably not be affected.

Water stopped nourishing the natural ecosystem of the river’s delta.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Water stopped nourishing the natural ecosystem of the river’s delta.

Damming a river can disrupt the natural flow of water, which can negatively impact the ecosystem, particularly in the river's delta, where unique habitats rely on regular water flow and sediment delivery.