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Hydropower plants can supply large amounts of ______ and they are relatively easy to adjust for demand by controlling the flow of water through the turbines.
Hydropower plants can supply large amounts of ______ and they are relatively easy to adjust for demand by controlling the flow of water through the turbines.
electricity
Big dam projects can disrupt ______ ecosystems and surrounding communities, harming wildlife and forcing out residents.
Big dam projects can disrupt ______ ecosystems and surrounding communities, harming wildlife and forcing out residents.
river
The electrical grid is the intricate system designed to provide ______ all the way from its generation to the customers.
The electrical grid is the intricate system designed to provide ______ all the way from its generation to the customers.
electricity
Distribution of ______ first begins with distribution substations that use 'step-down' transformers, which perform the opposite task of the 'step-up' transformer.
Distribution of ______ first begins with distribution substations that use 'step-down' transformers, which perform the opposite task of the 'step-up' transformer.
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The aim at restoring more natural ______ and the many benefits they provide to wildlife and people, including recreation.
The aim at restoring more natural ______ and the many benefits they provide to wildlife and people, including recreation.
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Electricity exiting the power plant passes through a transmission station where the ______ is 'stepped-up'.
Electricity exiting the power plant passes through a transmission station where the ______ is 'stepped-up'.
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Renewable energy, often referred to as ______ energy, comes from natural sources or processes that are constantly replenished.
Renewable energy, often referred to as ______ energy, comes from natural sources or processes that are constantly replenished.
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The largest hydropower plant in the world is the ______ on China's Yangtze River.
The largest hydropower plant in the world is the ______ on China's Yangtze River.
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A mass of water moving down a ______ difference contains energy which can be harvested using some waterwheel or turbine.
A mass of water moving down a ______ difference contains energy which can be harvested using some waterwheel or turbine.
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The Egyptian government has pursued an energy diversification strategy known as the ______ TO 2035.
The Egyptian government has pursued an energy diversification strategy known as the ______ TO 2035.
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The ______ of the water causes turbines to turn.
The ______ of the water causes turbines to turn.
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The biggest hydropower plant in the United States is at the ______ Dam on the Columbia River in Washington.
The biggest hydropower plant in the United States is at the ______ Dam on the Columbia River in Washington.
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A micro hydropower plant has a capacity of up to ______ kilowatts.
A micro hydropower plant has a capacity of up to ______ kilowatts.
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A ______ hydropower DOE defines as projects that generate 10 MW or less of power.
A ______ hydropower DOE defines as projects that generate 10 MW or less of power.
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The capacity of a hydroelectric power plant depends on the ______ and flow as a result of the hydrology in the catchment area of a river.
The capacity of a hydroelectric power plant depends on the ______ and flow as a result of the hydrology in the catchment area of a river.
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The energy source of hydropower is ______, renewed by snow and rainfall.
The energy source of hydropower is ______, renewed by snow and rainfall.
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A hydroelectric power system can produce enough electricity for a ______, farm, ranch, or village.
A hydroelectric power system can produce enough electricity for a ______, farm, ranch, or village.
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The Forsland hydroelectric station is capable of supplying ______ homes with power.
The Forsland hydroelectric station is capable of supplying ______ homes with power.
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Study Notes
- Hydropower plants can supply large amounts of electricity and are relatively easy to adjust for demand by controlling the flow of water through the turbines.
- Big dam projects can disrupt river ecosystems and surrounding communities, harming wildlife and forcing out residents, as seen in the displacement of residents due to the Aswan High dam.
- Decaying organic material in reservoirs releases methane, undermining the promise of carbon-free electricity from hydropower.
- A growing movement aims to tear down dams that are no longer functioning or needed, restoring more natural rivers and their benefits to wildlife and people, including recreation.
- The electrical grid consists of three main sections: electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, with transmission accomplished through power lines and distribution beginning with distribution substations that use "step-down" transformers.
- Renewable energy technologies include solar energy, wind energy, hydropower energy, geo-thermal energy, and biomass.
- Hydropower energy harnesses the kinetic energy of moving water using a turbine connected to a generator, producing electricity.
- The largest hydropower plant in terms of installed capacity is the Three Gorges (Sanxia) on China's Yangtze River, which is 1.4-2.3 km wide and 185 meters high.
- The five largest producers of hydropower are China, Brazil, Canada, the United States, and Russia.
- The Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington is the biggest hydropower plant in the United States, providing about two-thirds of the state's electricity.
- The Egyptian government has pursued an energy diversification strategy known as the Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy (ISES) to 2035, ensuring the continuous security and stability of the country's energy supply.
- Small hydropower projects generate 10 MW or less of power, while micro hydropower plants have a capacity of up to 100 kilowatts, sufficient for a home, farm, ranch, or village.
- The capacity of a hydroelectric power plant depends on the head (change in level) and flow, resulting from the hydrology in the catchment area of a river.
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Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of hydropower plants, including their impact on the environment and local communities. Discover the pros and cons of big dam projects and their effects on ecosystems and residents.
