What are some effects of building a dam?
A) a stream has more sediment below the dam and so can erode more efficiently
B) the reservoir lake) traps sediment that over time fills up part of the reservoir
C) a dam, whether constructed by nature or by humans, represents a permanent change in base level
D) the stream erodes into the land instead of depositing sediment, where it enters the reservoir

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Building a dam results in the trapping of sediment in the reservoir lake, which over time can fill up part of the reservoir. This is because the natural flow of sediment downstream is blocked by the dam, causing sediment to accumulate in the reservoir area.

What Are Some Effects of Building a Dam