What are some of the ways that human activities affect rivers?
What will be an ideal response?
Dams change flow, trapping much of the sediment behind the dam and leading to erosion downstream of the dam. Loss of vegetation can lead to greater runoff and erosion of stream banks (and silting of rivers). Run off increases in hardscape areas such as cities.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.