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Which of the following best describes hydropower?
The force created by water as it moves from areas of high elevation to areas of low elevation
What is the main source of energy that hydropower relies on?
Gravity
What was the invention that led to the production of electricity using hydropower?
Turbine
Which of the following is true about hydroelectric power in the U.S.?
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What is the primary source of water for hydroelectric power plants?
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What are the benefits of hydropower?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydropower?
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What can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions in the creation of a reservoir?
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What is the purpose of fish ladders?
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How can damming affect organisms that rely on higher water levels?
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