A dam and reservoir are constructed on a graded river. What will happen?

A) Channel downcutting upstream from the dam; deposition below.
B) Deposition upstream from the dam; channel downcutting below.
C) Deposition upstream and downstream from the dam.
D) Channel downcutting upstream and downstream from the dam.


Ans: B) Deposition upstream from the dam; channel downcutting below.

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