Which of the following factors make a site more suitable for a hydroelectric dam?
A) numerous faults and fractures that allow groundwater to flow into the reservoir
B) permeable rocks next to and beneath the dam to keep pressures from building up
C) a canyon that is wide so that a large dam can be built
D) weak units in the abutments to make construction easier
E) none of these

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None of the listed options (A, B, C, D) are suitable factors for a hydroelectric dam. Factors such as numerous faults and fractures, permeable rocks, a wide canyon, and weak units in the abutments are generally considered detrimental to the structural integrity and efficiency of a hydroelectric dam.

Which of the Following Factors Make a Site More Suitable