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Which of the Following Statements About Hydroelectric Power in Latin

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Which of the following statements about hydroelectric power in Latin America is FALSE?


A) Hydroelectric power is particularly attractive in Latin America because the region generally lacks coal deposits that could otherwise be used to generate electricity.
B) The expansion of hydroelectric power has resulted in deforestation and the displacement of indigenous peoples.
C) Reliance on hydroelectricity makes Latin America's electricity generation particularly vulnerable to disruption due to climate change.
D) Environmental concerns have made the World Bank reluctant to fund dam projects in Latin America, leaving the projects to rely on national governments and private investors.

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