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The amount and 
location of agriculture 
in a watershed 
influences 
landscape pattern 
Dams alter the natural 
habitats and hydrology 
of streams 
Agriculture areas near 
streams increase stream 
sediment loads and 
chemical inputs 
Figure 1.6 
A pictorial representation of some human 
modifications of the landscape that reduce the 
sustainability of natural resources 
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Agriculture on steep 
slopes increases soil 
loss and sediment 
loading to streams 
