Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014719
What happens to silt as a result of dam construction?
1
It enhances agricultural productivity downstream
2
It accumulates in reservoirs and reduces sediment flow
3
It improves water quality
4
It increases habitat diversity
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. It accumulates in reservoirs and reduces sediment flow
Solution:
Dam construction results in silt accumulation in reservoirs, which reduces the sediment flow downstream, negatively impacting agriculture and river health. Other options suggest positive outcomes that are not true.
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