People build a dam to create a reservoir that supplies water a nearby city needs. Which of the following describes the effect this action will have on the Waterbury cycle for the region? A. Increased algae growth B. Reduction in the amount of groundwater downstream C. Prevention of aquatic dwelling organisms from moving past the reservoir will affect biodiversity D. Deprivation of nutrients-rich freshwater for plants and animals

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Fattykins

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27 June, 22:10

People build a dam to create a reservoir that supplies water a nearby city needs. Which of the following describes the effect this action will have on the Waterbury cycle for the region? A. Increased algae growth B. Reduction in the amount of groundwater downstream C. Prevention of aquatic dwelling organisms from moving past the reservoir will affect biodiversity D. Deprivation of nutrients-rich freshwater for plants and animals

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Yandel Reed · Answer 1

C. Prevention of Aquatic dwelling organisms from moving past the reservoir will affect biodiversity

Explanation:

Due to the Dam blocking any water the biodiversity from where the water was blocked off from will change. Due to the sudden change in the food chain which may cause a great amount of havoc on the life around the dam.