Dam removal in the U.S. ________

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B) will assist with our transition to more natural forms of renewable energy
C) will probably increase rapidly as we move to a more fossil-fuel-dependent society
D) will probably continue because the environmental impacts of dams are reviewed periodically
E) provides many new jobs and opportunities and so is economically beneficial


Answer: D

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