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Why are plants grown along river banks?1. To prevent floods2. To provide shade3. To reduce silting and erosion4. To control pollution

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : To reduce silting and erosion

The correct answer is To reduce silting and erosion.

  • Plants are grown along river banks to reduce silting and erosion.
  • Plants growing along the river banks are called riparian vegetation.
  • Plants grown along river banks have extensive root systems.
  • The root system will help the trees to hold the soil in place and anchor them to the bank during floods.
  • It must be able to survive occasional flooding and possible erosion issues.
  • It will help to filter pollutants out of water flowing across the landscape towards waterways.
  • Examples of trees that grow along river banks are Berry Bushes, Cattail, Dwarf Spikerush, Hydrilla.


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