Pros to hydroelectricity:

- hydroelectricity is fueled by water, so it is a clean fuel source

Cons to hydroelectricity:

HYDROPOWERREPRESENTS ABOUT 16% OF TOTAL ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION IN THE WORLD

- It cannot pollute the air like power plants that burn fossil fuels

- it is a domestic source of energy

- allows each state to produce their own energy without relying on international fuel sources

- they are very, very expensive to build

- must be built on a body of water

- creating dams can cause flooding of land, which means the natural environment and the natural habitat of animals, plants, and even people could be destroyed