Hydroelectric Power Generation ______________

question 44

Multiple Choice

Hydroelectric power generation ______________.

• A)uses fuel cells to generate electricity
• B)produces pollutants that contribute significantly to acid precipitation
• C)produces high quantities of greenhouse gases
• D)is an alternative to fossil fuels that produces fewer greenhouse gases
• E)has no undesirable environmental effects

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