A local town proposes switching to hydropower for its electricity needs. Which of the following is a disadvantage of this plan? It is a new type of power that other towns have not tried. It could cause flooding and displace wildlife. It relies on wind activity, so power could change with the weather. It produces carbon dioxide and other pollutants.

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Skye Lawrence

14 April, 11:03

A local town proposes switching to hydropower for its electricity needs. Which of the following is a disadvantage of this plan? It is a new type of power that other towns have not tried. It could cause flooding and displace wildlife. It relies on wind activity, so power could change with the weather. It produces carbon dioxide and other pollutants.

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Jefferson Jennings · Answer 1

It could cause flooding and displace wildlife.

Explanation:

If the dam breaks it will cause flooding and as the water has been rerouted and stored wildlife will have to go elsewhere for hydration.