How can the construction of a dam negatively impact an ecosystem? a. It increases the rate of nutrient deposition from the river to the surrounding area. b. The water held in the dam's reservoir becomes warmer and does not evaporate as well. c. Fish cannot move upstream to mate or spawn. O d. Dams do not negatively impact ecosystems
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A dam can indeed alter the rate of nutrient deposition, as it slows down the flow of the river and can cause sediment to accumulate in the reservoir. This can lead to a decrease in nutrient availability downstream. b. The water held in a dam's reservoir can Show more…
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