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FButt

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Which type of dam is built to control downstream flooding?
   a. flood-control dam
   b. wing dam
   c. hydroelectric dam
   d. spillway dam
   e. all types of dams

Question 2

Which is NOT an unintended consequence of building an artificial levee?
   a. It causes the stream to flow faster.
   b. It raises the water level during flooding.
   c. It causes more upstream flooding.
   d. It causes more downstream flooding.
   e. It protects towns from flooding for a time.


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lorealeza

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: e


FButt

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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