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SVEN [57.7K]
3 years ago
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An embankment is best defined as __________. A. the process of cutting down all of the trees and plant life in an area, with no

care given to the sustainability of the forest B. the process of farming fish or other marine animals so they can be used as a food source C. a stretch of raised land, often built to help control flooding and the flow of a river D. gray or brown particles that cloud the air and that are caused by dust, smoke, or pollution Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Chemistry
2 answers:
jek_recluse [69]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

C. A stretch of raised land, often built to help control flooding and the flow of a river.

Explanation:

Embankments are made typically of construction adjacent to the river from spoil excavated from its bank.

muminat3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

C. a stretch of raised land, often built to help control flooding and the flow of a river

Explanation:

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