If a dam is built,sediment will __________ on the upstream side of the dam and sediment will ___________ on the downstream side of the dam.
A)accumulate; accumulate
B)erode; accumulate
C)accumulate; erode
D)erode; erode

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Sediment accumulates on the upstream side of a dam because the flow of the river is blocked, causing sediment to settle out of the water. On the downstream side, the lack of sediment flow can lead to erosion, as the water flowing out of the dam can pick up and carry away soil and rock.

If a Dam Is Built,sediment Will __________ on the Upstream