​What Is a Disadvantage of Large-Scale Hydropower

question 28

Multiple Choice

​What is a disadvantage of large-scale hydropower?

• A) ​There is a low net energy yield.
• B) ​There are high CH4 emissions from rapid biomass decay in shallow tropical reservoirs.
• C) ​Most of the potential energy has already been tapped.
• D) ​The generated electricity comes at a relatively high cost.
• E) ​There are high emissions of CO2 and other air pollutants in temperate areas.

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