What is the effect of the word choice riparian?

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It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as riparian.

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It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone.

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It seems condescending, as if the author is bending over back-wards to teach readers.

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It misleads reader into thinking they are getting scientific information when they are not.

1.	What is the effect of the word choice riparian?
A.	It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone.
B.	It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as riparian.
C.	It seems condescending, as if the author is bending over back-wards to teach readers.
D.	It misleads reader into thinking they are getting scientific information when they are not.
Answer» B. It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as riparian.

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