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.

D. Hydropower can harm native aquatic populations.

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.