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CAPE Environmental Science Unit 2 · 2007 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)

Discuss two environmental impacts on coastal environments caused by the operation of coastal power plants.

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5(a)Outline two reasons why conventional power plants in Caribbean countries are situated along coastlines.[6 marks]
5(c)Explain how cogeneration can decrease the environmental impact of power plants on coastal waters and enhance overall operating efficiency.[8 marks]

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