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Streams and Rivers

Question 10 • IC Sem B Environmental Systems

Explain why the middle sections of rivers have the greatest biodiversity.

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The middle sections have the greatest biodiversity because they combine nutrient-rich water from upstream with adequate current, oxygen, sunlight, and diverse habitats such as pools, riffles, vegetation, and varied streambeds.

Explain why the middle sections of rivers have…