Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true regarding the environmental impact of large-scale hydroelectric plants?
A) The release of water timed to accommodate peak demands in electricity bears a striking resemblance to natural flood cycles.
B) Dams can inundate productive land, destroy wildlife habitat, and interrupt fish migration.
C) Water released from dams is usually cooler than the undammed river, preventing undue stress on fish and other organisms.
D) When dams flood vegetated land, the resulting decomposition fertilizes the land for crop growth.
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