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Passage: Climate change poses a threat to hydropower as melting glaciers may initially increase water flow but eventually lead to water scarcity. Q97. What is the long-term risk of melting glaciers for hydropower?
AConstant high water flow
BWater scarcity
CCleaner water
DMore snow
✓ Correct Answer: B — Water scarcity
The passage says melting glaciers will 'eventually lead to water scarcity'.
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