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Environmental Impact of Dams

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What happens when the natural flow of river water is disrupted?

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Excessive sediment deposition

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Floods occur

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Long droughts

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Loss of human life

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The correct option is A Excessive sediment deposition
The damming of the rivers disrupts the natural flow of the river water. This disruption leads to excessive sediment deposition at the bottom of the dam, resulting in rockier stream beds.

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