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Which of the following best describes hydropower?
Which of the following best describes hydropower?
- The force created by the sun as it heats up the Earth's surface
- The force created by wind as it moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
- The force created by earthquakes as they shake the ground
- The force created by water as it moves from areas of high elevation to areas of low elevation (correct)
What is the main source of energy that hydropower relies on?
What is the main source of energy that hydropower relies on?
- Heat
- Wind
- Gravity (correct)
- Sunlight
What was the invention that led to the production of electricity using hydropower?
What was the invention that led to the production of electricity using hydropower?
- Turbine (correct)
- Solar panel
- Steam engine
- Battery
Which of the following is true about hydroelectric power in the U.S.?
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?
What is the primary source of water for hydroelectric power plants?
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What are the benefits of hydropower?
What are the benefits of hydropower?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydropower?
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?
What can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions in the creation of a reservoir?
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What is the purpose of fish ladders?
What is the purpose of fish ladders?
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How can damming affect organisms that rely on higher water levels?
How can damming affect organisms that rely on higher water levels?
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