​Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Environmental

question 5

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following statements is true regarding the environmental impact of large-scale hydroelectric plants?

• A) ​The release of water timed to accommodate peak demands in electricity bears a striking resemblance to natural flood cycles.
• B) ​Dams can inundate productive land, destroy wildlife habitat, and interrupt fish migration.
• C) ​Water released from dams is usually cooler than the undammed river, preventing undue stress on fish and other organisms.
• D) ​When dams flood vegetated land,  the resulting decomposition fertilizes the land for crop growth.

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