Construction sites move lots of sediment. Which environmental factors are most likely affected by construction sites

Climate and River Flow, Erosion, River Obstructions, Pollution.

Explanation:

Sediment movement contributes to deteriorating environmental factors by causing high turbidity which in turn limits sunlight penetration into the water column. This has a negative effect on the growth of algae and aquatic plants.

Sediments present in rivers with spawning organisms, disrupt the ecosystem because the gravel beds involved in spawning are covered with sediments. The habitat of the fish is therefore, destroyed through this movement process.

Sedimentation can also lead to increased flooding by blocking the effectiveness of the reroute that should occur with water into drainage channels. Flooding, disrupts processes such as water transportation, disrupts day to day living most notably in areas closest to these rivers. These sediments as well could disrupt irrigation by clogging hydraulic mechanisms set in place to provide irrigation.

Construction sites can have a massive negative impact in the environment if these are not set up in the right way. One of the main problems of such sites is that they can move large quantities of sediment. This can contribute to the problem of erosion. It can also contribute to problems such as runoff, landslides, and the loss of habitats. Moving sediment can also affect the amount of nutrients in the soil, as well as the nutrients that will eventually make their way to rivers and lakes.