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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of building large dams for generating hydroelectric power?

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Disturbance of the natural ecosystem in the surrounding forest area

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Disruption of the plants and animals life

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Displacement of people on a large scale

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D

None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A None of the above
The construction of dams for generating hydroelectric power and then installation of transformers and their connection to the national grid has the following four main disadvantages:
A) Disturbance of the natural ecosystem in the surrounding forest area.
B) Disruption of the plants and animal's life.
C) Displacement of people on a large scale.
D) Disruption of the aquatic ecosystem.

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