Although hydroelectric dams generate electricity without directly producing greenhouse gases, they ________

A) eliminate wildlife habitats and affect the temperature of waterways
B) produce as much other air pollutants as coal-fired power plants
C) are short-lived structures that have to be rebuilt about every 20 years
D) contribute only about 5% of global electricity production


A

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