In the 1900s, many hydroelectric dams were built in order to harness the energy of moving water. The dams supplied a clean source of renewable energy, but they did cause other environmental problems. Which of the following resources was no longer quickly renewed because of the hydroelectric dams?
fertile sediments in flood plains and deltas
beds of coal and other fossil fuels found in the rivers' valleys
sources of fresh water, such as springs and glaciers
the amount of wind energy blowing across the rivers' watersheds

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In the 1900s, many hydroelectric dams were built in order to harness the energy of moving water. The dams supplied a clean source of renewable energy, but they did cause other environmental problems. Which of the following resources was no longer quickly renewed because of the hydroelectric dams?
fertile sediments in flood plains and deltas
beds of coal and other fossil fuels found in the rivers' valleys
sources of fresh water, such as springs and glaciers
the amount of wind energy blowing across the rivers' watersheds

bioepic · Answer

I would say "fertile sediments in flood plains and deltas".
Medal please :)

anonymous · Answer

thank you