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Human use of rivers and their surrounding regions has historically meant increases in what?
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∙ 10y ago
Human use of rivers has traditionally meant decreases in water quality. As humans exploit the rivers, industrial pollution increases, as does water salinity, which in turn affects farming and land use. Deforestation increases, meaning a decrease in some species of animals.
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∙ 14y agoA. Aquatic biodiversity B. Trees and forests
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