Hydroelectric Power Quiz

What is hydroelectric power?

• Electricity generated from solar panels

• Electricity generated from fossil fuels

• Electricity generated from water

• Electricity generated from wind

Why is hydropower important?

• It is the only source of electricity

• It requires no maintenance

• It can help keep the electricity system working well all the time

• It is cheaper than all other energy sources

What does a hydroelectric plant use to generate electricity?

• Wind

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Moving water

Where are hydroelectric plants typically built?

• On mountains

• In deserts

• Near water sources

• In urban areas

What is the biggest hydroelectric plant in the world?

• Hoover Dam

• Three Gorges Dam

• Itaipu Dam

• Glen Canyon Dam

Which country has the Three Gorges Dam?

• China

• USA

• Brazil

• Paraguay

What is the purpose of a dam in a hydroelectric plant?

• To generate wind energy

• To raise the water level and control flow

• To filter water

• To store solar energy

What is 'head' in the context of hydroelectric power?

• The total energy produced

• The amount of water used

• The height difference that increases water pressure

• The type of turbine used

What are penstocks in a hydroelectric plant?

• Small pipes for water

• Big pipes carrying fast-moving water

• The turbines themselves

• The generators

Which turbine is widely used in hydroelectric plants?

• Pelton Turbine

• Francis Turbine

• Kaplan Turbine

• Wind Turbine