Levees are used ________
A) to prevent flooding and facilitate shipping
B) to block water flow and hold water in a reservoir
C) along scenic byways so drivers can get a better view of a river
D) to transport water from a river to an urban center
E) to pump water from an aquifer
Answer: A
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