Which part of the paragraph best exemplifies why a hydroelectric facility ought to be built close to a large body of water?
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A
"Hydroelectric power plants are dependent on the water supply."
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B
"In a typical arrangement, the power plant is built atop or alongside a dam, through which water is permitted to flow at a controlled pace."
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C
"These amount of energy that can be developed by the plant is directly proportional to the volume of water at the site."
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D
"These reservoirs submerge huge amounts of land and can be have devastating effects in wildlife and human settlements alike."