Top 5 Largest Hydroelectric Dams Quiz

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What is the world's biggest source of renewable energy?

Solar

Geothermal

Wind

Hydroelectricity (correct)

How do hydroelectric power stations generate energy?

By utilizing solar panels

By capturing wind energy

By harnessing geothermal heat

By using water flow to spin a turbine (correct)

What is the primary concern about the long-term sustainability of hydropower?

Causing flooding and disrupting wildlife (correct)

Dependence on weather conditions

Limited energy output

High maintenance costs

What is installed capacity in the context of hydroelectric power plants?

Maximum amount of power that a plant can generate under full load Signup and view all the answers

What is the installed capacity of China's Three Gorges Dam?

22.5 GW Signup and view all the answers

Which dam has an installed capacity close to double the second-place Itaipu Dam?

China's Three Gorges Dam Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual output comparison between Itaipu Dam and Three Gorges Dam?

They produce about the same amount of electricity Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the construction of Three Gorges Dam have on earthquakes and landslides?

Triggered over 3,000 earthquakes and landslides since 2003 Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the construction of Three Gorges Dam have on the Earth's rotation?

Slowed the Earth’s rotation by 0.06 microseconds Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern related to large upstream reservoirs for hydroelectric dams?

Disruption of wildlife and water quality Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence experienced by river-dependent populations located downstream of large dams?

Food insecurity and flooding Signup and view all the answers

What risk does climate change pose to hydropower?

Rising frequency of droughts making hydroelectric dams less economical Signup and view all the answers

What is the installed capacity of China's Three Gorges Dam?

22.5 GW Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual output comparison between Itaipu Dam and Three Gorges Dam?

They produce about the same amount of electricity Signup and view all the answers

How much did it cost to construct the Three Gorges Dam?

$32 billion Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the construction of Three Gorges Dam have on earthquakes and landslides?

Triggered over 3,000 earthquakes and landslides since 2003 Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern related to large upstream reservoirs for hydroelectric dams?

Disrupting wildlife and degrading water quality Signup and view all the answers

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What is the world's biggest source of renewable energy?

How do hydroelectric power stations generate energy?

What is the primary concern about the long-term sustainability of hydropower?

What is installed capacity in the context of hydroelectric power plants?

What is the installed capacity of China's Three Gorges Dam?

Which dam has an installed capacity close to double the second-place Itaipu Dam?

What is the annual output comparison between Itaipu Dam and Three Gorges Dam?

What impact did the construction of Three Gorges Dam have on earthquakes and landslides?

What impact did the construction of Three Gorges Dam have on the Earth's rotation?

What is a concern related to large upstream reservoirs for hydroelectric dams?

What is a consequence experienced by river-dependent populations located downstream of large dams?

What risk does climate change pose to hydropower?

What is the installed capacity of China's Three Gorges Dam?

What is the annual output comparison between Itaipu Dam and Three Gorges Dam?

How much did it cost to construct the Three Gorges Dam?

What impact did the construction of Three Gorges Dam have on earthquakes and landslides?

What is a concern related to large upstream reservoirs for hydroelectric dams?

What is a consequence experienced by river-dependent populations located downstream of large dams?

What is perhaps the greatest risk to hydropower according to the text?

What is the mass of water contained in the Three Gorges Reservoir?

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