Excerpt from The River Thames Roberto Barerra
Over the years, the river has been the source of a number of problems. In the
nineteenth century, Londoners dumped waste from their homes into the Thames. This
made the water so smelly that the House of Commons had to relocate for a time. The
pollution of the river also contributed to an outbreak of disease that killed many
people and to the disappearance of most of the river's fish. Luckily, various clean-up
efforts during the twentieth century have greatly improved the river's water quality
and allowed fish to return. Flooding is another concern. In 1928, a major flood killed
fourteen people and left many citizens homeless. Events like this lecto
the creation
of the Thames Barrier, a moveable flood barrier that helps stop floodwaters from
reaching central London
What would MOST LIKELY happen if the Thames Barrier failed?
A)
The fish population would decrease.
B)
London would be in danger of flooding.
There would not be enough drinking water.
D)
Ships would not be able to leave the docks.
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