Question

Some people think hydropower should be used to supply all of the electricity

for the United States. Which of the following statements describes a flaw in
this plan?
A. Hydropower contributes to the greenhouse effect.
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B. Hydropower can be used only in the desert.
C. Hydropower is used only as transportation fuel.
D. Hydropower can harm native aquatic populations.

Answer 1

D. Hydropower can harm native aquatic populations.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Hydropower is the power of water or hydrosphere and is the cheapest and simplest form of energy.

• The hydrosphere is a renewable source of energy and is thus non-polluting but most of the hydropower that is converted into electricity is harmful to the marine and aquatic life forms.

• As it disturbs their habitats and created chemical and physical change in the body of water. Such as depletion of oxygen and enrichment of nutrients.