Benefits and Problems of Hydro and Wind Power

Pumped storage is a method of keeping water in reserve for peak periods of power demand.

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Hydroelectric power is a cheap way to generate electricity.

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Turbines create noise pollution.

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Once a turbine is built, the energy costs little.

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Water power is a renewable resource.

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Dams can cover land needed for farming.

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Hyrdopower plants can cause low levels of oxygen in water.

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An area of land with a group of energy producing wind turbines is called a wind farm.

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An area of land with a group of energy producing wind turbines is called a wind farm.

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Wind turbines is the only solution to our world's energy needs.

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