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Damming rivers can lead to significant water pollution due to the alteration of natural water flow and the accumulation of pollutants in stagnant reservoirs. These changes can promote the growth of harmful algal blooms, which produce toxins that contaminate the water. Additionally, the decomposition of organic matter in the slowed water can release methane and other pollutants, further degrading water quality. Overall, damming disrupts ecosystems and can lead to long-term environmental and health issues.
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What does Damming a river mean?
Changing the course of rivers for energy purposes or to reserve water.
Solutions of damming of rivers?
just stop doing it
How did the early settlers clear their land?
People of my community have changed the land to make living easier by damming rivers and farming land.
What is polluting the freshwater?
Humans caused all of this (keep that in mind)Damming RiversSewage, industrial waste, and farm run-offMuddied Rivers (Slit)Invasions of Coypu (large rodent)Natural flood plainsHousehold impact (cleaning products;phoshates)
Do rivers carry gallons of water?
Yes, rivers can carry millions or billions of gallons of water, depending on their size and flow. The amount of water they carry can vary depending on factors such as rainfall, snowmelt, and human intervention like damming or diversion.
What is the main pollution in the water in Africa?
the main cause of water pollution in South Africa is by urbanisation, deforestation, damming of rivers, destruction of wetlands, industry, mining, agriculture, energy use, and accidental water pollution
What problem is most directly caused by dumping waste in landfills?
Pollution of groundwater
Why is it important not to pollute?
It is important to not pollute because this is the water that we drink. Also animals in lakes,rivers,ocean could die by polluted water. Some People don't even realize that they are polluting water. SO help the Community by not wasting and polluting water.
What is the problem to runoff of fertilizer?
it is polluting our lakes and rivers
Why are environmentalists strongly against polluting rivers and lakes?
Environmentalists are against polluting rivers and lakes because it can harm ecosystems, kill plant and animal life, and disrupt the balance of these water bodies. Pollution can also affect human health, as contaminated water sources can lead to diseases and health problems. Protecting these valuable natural resources is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and ensuring clean water for both wildlife and people.
Relate the damming of rivers to the shrinking of beaches at some locations along the west coast of the US?
Damming of rivers can reduce the sediment flow to the coast, which contributes to the replenishment of beaches. As a result, the natural supply of sand to beaches is disrupted, leading to shrinkage in certain locations along the west coast of the US. This can also increase erosion and impact coastal ecosystems.
Does srilanka have any lake or rivers or more?
Looking in Google Earth, I see a number of rivers. I do not see any natural lakes, but there are several reservoirs, artificial lakes created by damming the rivers.
