Humans have built dams and levees on many of the world's rivers to control water flows. These structures ____.

A. cause major river deltas to sink
B. provide sediment to river deltas
C. increase wetland habitat
D. increase floodplain area
E. improve habitat for wetland species


Answer: A

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