Which of the Following Is a Drawback to the Use

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a drawback to the use of hydropower?

• A) Hydropower consumes more fossil fuels than power plants fueled solely by fossil fuels.
• B) More countries derive more power from fossil fuels as compared to hydropower.
• C) Hydropower causes more pollution than fossil fuels, such as coal or oil.
• D) Hydropower is less efficient as compared to fossil fuels, such as coal or oil.
• E) Water levels below dams are reduced, and large dams disrupt upstream ecosystems.

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