Which is not an effect resulting from dam construction on a river?
A) sediment deposition above the dam
B) erosion of the channel bed below the dam
C) increased sediment build-up below the dam
D) bank stabilization below the dam

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Dam construction typically causes sedimentation to accumulate upstream of the dam and channel bed erosion downstream of the dam. Bank stabilization can also occur downstream of the dam. However, increased sediment build-up below the dam is not a common effect of dam construction.

Which Is Not an Effect Resulting from Dam Construction on a River