ENG-3.M—Describe the effects of the use of hydroelectricity in power generation on the environment

Describe the effects of the use of hydroelectricity in power generation on the environment.

• Hydroelectric power does not generate air pollution or waste, but construction of the power plants can be expensive, and there may be a loss of or change in habitats following the construction of dams.
• Enduring understanding ENG-3: Humans use energy from a variety of sources, resulting in positive and negative consequences.