Water pushes against the buttress dam, but the buttresses push back and prevent the dam from toppling over. The weight of the buttress dam also pushes down into the ground.

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This allows water to run off the leaves quickly without damaging or breaking them. Buttress roots close buttress rootsA tree root that grows above the forest floor to provide nutrients and support.