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One way humans change ecosystems is by building dams. What are some of the pros and cons of damming a river?
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One way humans change ecosystems is by building dams. What are some of the pros and cons of damming a river?
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Pros is that it helps water stay in one place and it also makes water more easily accessed for future use. The cons is animals can have less space to live and the overflow of water can occur which means flooding.
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