People often propose new dams to deal with increasing concerns about severe drought, but a problem with this approach is that dams are ineffective in storing water dams discourage water conservation efforts animals can't live upstream of dams, where the water flow changes terrestrial animals generally find dam water too salty for their use dams restrict water flow, damage habitats, and can cause degradation of natural areas

People often propose new dams to deal with increasing concerns about severe drought, but a problem with this approach is that dams are ineffective in storing water dams discourage water conservation efforts animals can't live upstream of dams, where the water flow changes terrestrial animals generally find dam water too salty for their use dams restrict water flow, damage habitats, and can cause degradation of natural areas

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter20: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12RQ: A key feature of estuaries is a. low light conditions and high productivity b. salt water and fresh...

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