Electricity can be produced from a variety of fuels and methods.

(a) Although producing electricity from burning fossil fuels, such as in coal-fired power plants, is common around the world, some scientists and economists argue that where the geography is appropriate, hydroelectric power is a better method for generating electricity.

(i) Describe one advantage of using hydroelectric power plants over using coal-fired power plants.

(ii) Describe one potential disadvantage of hydroelectric power plants.