How does the hydroelectric dam pictured here impact the environment?

Question

Question 3 options:

A)

By generating significant heat that artificially warms nearby water

B)

By releasing toxic chemicals in their emissions

C)

By producing greenhouse gases

D)

By blocking fish migration

Answer 1

The most accurate option regarding the environmental impact of a hydroelectric dam is:

D) By blocking fish migration

Hydroelectric dams can impede the natural migration of fish, which can disrupt local ecosystems and affect fish populations.