Which of the following is not an example of humans impacting river systems?
A) dams altering river flow and sediment loads
B) urbanization altering run-off
C) deforestation altering sediment loads in streams
D) levee constructions affecting floodplain ecosystems
E) rivers and streams provide recreation to humans
Ans: rivers and streams provide recreation to humans
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a. human society and the earth. b. the cultural landscape of the earth. c. description of the earth. d. the measurement of the earth
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A) four times as much potential energy. B) twice as much potential energy. C) neither A nor B
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A) archaeological B) biological C) chemical D) geological E) physical
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A. talus piles B. block glides, rock falls and rock creep C. creep, slumps and avalanches D. consolidation