Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydropower?
A) It creates high levels of carbon dioxide emissions.
B) There is a high environmental impact from flooding land to form a reservoir.
C) The cost of electricity produced from hydropower is lower than electricity produced from other sources.
D) It has a moderate to high net energy.
E) It is largely unavailable in the United States

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Hydropower often requires the creation of a reservoir by flooding an area, which can have negative environmental impacts by altering the natural habitat and displacing wildlife.

Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Hydropower