22: The cities of Riverton and Watertown are located on the Running River, which periodically floods. The riverfront properties for both cities contain numerous attractions, entertainment venues, recreation facilities, and expensive homes with access to the river. Based on what you observed in today's lesson, answer the following questions regarding these cities 22a. Is one city more vulnerable to erosion or are they equally in danger? Explain your reasoning. 22b. Would the risk to erosion change if this area were in a dry climate instead of a humid climate? Why or why not? 22c. Name one action that either city could take to protect its bank against erosion. Running River 5 km Riverton Watertown
22: The cities of Riverton and Watertown are located on the Running River, which periodically floods. The riverfront properties for both cities contain numerous attractions, entertainment venues, recreation facilities, and expensive homes with access to the river. Based on what you observed in today's lesson, answer the following questions regarding these cities 22a. Is one city more vulnerable to erosion or are they equally in danger? Explain your reasoning. 22b. Would the risk to erosion change if this area were in a dry climate instead of a humid climate? Why or why not? 22c. Name one action that either city could take to protect its bank against erosion. Running River 5 km Riverton Watertown
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22: The cities of Riverton and Watertown are located on the Running River, which periodically
floods. The riverfront properties for both cities contain numerous attractions, entertainment
venues, recreation facilities, and expensive homes with access to the river. Based on what you
observed in today's lesson, answer the following questions regarding these cities
22a. Is one city more vulnerable to erosion or are they equally in danger? Explain your
reasoning.
22b. Would the risk to erosion change if this area were in a dry climate instead of a humid
climate? Why or why not?
22c. Name one action that either city could take to protect its bank against erosion.
Running
River
5 km
Riverton
Watertown
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