Water power is a clean and renewable source of energy, but has many drawbacks. Which of the statement describes how hydropower does not impact the environment? A) Large dams and reservoirs flood land habitats and change them to water habitats, forever changing the landscape and environment. B) Dams block the migration of fish. C) Dams trap moving sediment causing sand depletion and reservoir damage. D) Large dams create earthquakes, which increases the probability of dam failure and flooding. E) All of the above
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