Hydroelectric Power (from Energy Resources passage in OneNote CW)

What does 'hydro' mean in hydroelectric power?

• Sun

• Wind

• Water

• Earth

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What is hydro energy an indirect form of?

• Geothermal energy

• Nuclear energy

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

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What process causes water to evaporate from the ocean?

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

• Solar radiation

• Precipitation

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What did ancient Egyptians and Romans use water wheels for?

• Heating homes

• Generating electricity

• Transporting goods

• Grinding grain

What is the simplest way to increase the head of hydro energy?

• Build a windmill

• Construct a dam

• Install solar panels

• Dig a well

What is the purpose of a penstock in a hydroelectric power plant?

• To capture sunlight

• To generate wind

• To release water

• To store water

What do turbines in a hydroelectric power plant connect to?

• Electrical generators

• Solar panels

• Batteries

• Windmills

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What is produced inside the generators of a hydroelectric power plant?

• Sound

• Light

• Electricity

• Heat

What carries electricity away from the generators?

• Pipes

• Transmission lines

• Conveyor belts

• Tunnels

Where is the powerful electricity reduced before it reaches homes?

• In a dam

• In a reservoir

• In a turbine

• In a substation