Hydroelectric Power Produces All of the Following Detrimental Effects EXCEPT

question 17

Multiple Choice

Hydroelectric power produces all of the following detrimental effects EXCEPT:

• A) water run through turbines becomes excessively hot.
• B) reservoir waters flood natural habitats.
• C) reservoir traps sediment that would replenish beaches.
• D) river waters below the dam erode excessively.

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Definitions:

Concentration Decrease

A reduction in the amount of a substance present in a specified volume of solution, typically resulting from dilution or chemical reaction.

Chemical Reaction

A process that involves rearrangement of the molecular or ionic structure of substances, resulting in the formation of new products.

Nitrogen Gas

A diatomic molecular gas (N2) that constitutes 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, colorless, odorless, and mostly inert.

Nitrogen Monoxide

A colorless gas with the formula NO; it is an important signaling molecule in the body and contributes to various biological processes.