Embankments


	Embankments
	Advantages Safer from flooding, the channel now has an increased carrying capacity so it is less likely to burst Earthen embankments provide habitats for riverbed animals e.g kingfishers, voles and otters	Disadvantages They deprive people of river access for fishing and boating They have a higher maintainance cost as they are prone to erosion If breached, water will stay on the embankments, destroying the animal habitats
	Evaluation Overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages because it prevents flooding and provides habitats for animals, even though it is expensive.

Safer from flooding, the channel now has an increased carrying capacity so it is less likely to burst
Earthen embankments provide habitats for riverbed animals e.g kingfishers, voles and otters

Overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages because it prevents flooding and provides habitats for animals, even though it is expensive.

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