What Is a Disadvantage of Large-Scale Hydropower

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of large-scale hydropower?

• A) There is a low net energy yield.
• B) There are high CH₄emissions 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 CO₂and other air pollutants in temperate areas.

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