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A simple schematic of a dammed river is shown above. In which area of the diagram would there be an increase in silt deposition compared to a decrease in fertile soil?

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Increased silt deposition would occur at A while decreased fertile soil would occur at B. Flooded areas before a dam would have higher silt deposition, which would prevent the natural flow of water and silt deposition downstream.

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