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Passage: The development of large-scale hydropower projects requires significant investment and can have environmental and social impacts, such as displacement of local communities. Q93. What is one potential negative impact of large hydropower projects?
ACheaper electricity
BDisplacement of local communities
CToo many jobs
DCleaner air
✓ Correct Answer: B — Displacement of local communities
The passage mentions 'displacement of local communities' as a possible impact.
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