Why is there little to no growth expected for hydropower?

A. Too much pollution is generated when the dams are in operation.
B. The cost of generating power is much too high.
C. Almost all rivers that can be dammed for power generation have been dammed already.
D. Hydropower uses a nonrenewable resource that is quickly being depleted.


Answer: C. Almost all rivers that can be dammed for power generation have been dammed already.

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