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HYDRO-ELECTRIC ENERGY

HYDRO-ELECTRIC ENERGY Hydro-electric dams use water power to produce electricity. They require large quantities of water and a very long drop from the top to the bottom of the dam. About 20% of the worlds electricity is generated by hydro-electric dams. DAMS HOW A DAM WORKS

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HYDRO-ELECTRIC ENERGY

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  1. HYDRO-ELECTRIC ENERGY

  2. Hydro-electric dams use water power to produce electricity. They require large quantities of water and a very long drop from the top to the bottom of the dam. About 20% of the worlds electricity is generated by hydro-electric dams. DAMS

  3. HOW A DAM WORKS • Dams work by water falling on a turbine that spins round to generate electricity that is sent out through pylons to buildings around the city.

  4. ADVANTAGES OF HYDRO-ELECTRICITY Once the dam is built, the energy is virtually free. No waste or pollution produced. Much more reliable than wind, solar or wave power. Water can be stored above the dam ready to cope with peaks in demand. Hydro-electric power stations can increase to full power very quickly, unlike other power stations. Electricity can be generated constantly

  5. DISADVANTAGES OF HYDRO-ELECTRICITY The dams are very expensive to build.However, many dams are also used for flood control or irrigation, so building costs can be shared. Building a large dam will flood a very large area upstream, causing problems for animals that used to live there. Finding a suitable site can be difficult - the impact on residents and the environment may be unacceptable. Water quality and quantity downstream can be affected, which can have an impact on plant life

  6. BY GEORGE ROHAN BEN H

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