How did Michael Horowitz's research on a West African hydroelectric dam contribute to maintaining productive agriculture among nearby populations?
A) He demonstrated that the dam could contribute water for irrigation.
B) He stopped the dam project to preserve agricultural lands.
C) He recommended relocating populations to better agricultural land.
D) He recommended controlled-release periodic flooding to replicate pre-dam conditions.

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Horowitz's research led to the recommendation of controlled-release periodic flooding, which aimed to replicate the natural flooding cycles that were disrupted by the dam. This approach helped maintain soil fertility and water availability for agriculture, similar to the natural conditions before the dam's construction.

How Did Michael Horowitz's Research on a West African Hydroelectric