#MISSING_WORD-1008Select Missing WordCore & AcademicHard

Question 9

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Listen to the recording: Hydroelectric power is widely regarded as a reliable source of renewable energy, offering a consistent output that wind and solar cannot always guarantee. However, the creation of reservoirs for these plants often requires flooding large areas, which can displace communities and destroy wildlife habitats. Furthermore, dams block natural river paths, affecting fish migration. Because of these significant drawbacks, critics emphasize that the benefits of clean energy must be weighed against the potential for ...
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