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A dam can be essentially referred to as a ____.

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A barrier
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A river
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A canal
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A well
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Solution

The correct option is A A barrier
A dam is a barrier across flowing water to obstruct, direct or hamper its flow by often creating a reservoir, lake or an impoundment. These dams are usually built to retain the river water and the rainwater that could be used later to irrigate the agricultural fields.

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