Hydroelectric Energy by Harrison Hall

How is hydroelectric energy used to generate electricity?

19harhal — 2014-10-11 18:53:49 UTC

The most common way that electricity is generated by this source, is dams. Hydroelectric power plants are usually dams that hold water. The water is released from the reservoir, it flows through a turbine, the turbine spins and that generates the electricity.

What is hydroelectric energy?

19harhal — 2014-10-11 19:01:15 UTC

Hydroelectric energy is a type of energy source that is generated by flowing water.

Is hydroelectric energy renewable or nonrenewable?

19harhal — 2014-10-11 19:02:51 UTC

Hydroelectric energy is a renewable power source. It is renewable because it is generated from water and water is a renewable resource.

19harhal — 2014-10-11 19:05:34 UTC

Where is hydroelectric energy found in the U.S.?

19harhal — 2014-10-11 19:06:37 UTC

Hydroelectric power plants are located on many rivers in the U.S. Here are the top 5 biggest plants in the U.S.

1. Grand Coulee plant, located on the Columbia river.

2. Chief Joseph dam, located on the Columbia river.

3. Niagara Falls plant, located on the Niagara river.

4. John Day dam, located on the Columbia river.

5. Hoover dam, located on the Colorado river.

Where is hydroelectric energy found in the world?

19harhal — 2014-10-11 19:14:58 UTC

Like I said hydroelectric energy can be found anywhere around the world, as long as it is by a large water source. Here are the top 5 biggest plants in the world.

1. Three Gorges Dam, located in China on the Yangtze river.

2. Itaipu Dam, located in Brazil and Paraguay on the Paranáriver.

3. Xiluodu plant, located in China on the Jinsha river.

4. Guri plant, located in Venezuela on the Caroni river

5. Tucurui plant, located in Brazil on the Tocantins river.

19harhal — 2014-10-13 14:28:34 UTC

How long is hydroelectric energy predicted to last?

19harhal — 2014-10-13 14:50:37 UTC

Dams will last anywhere from 10-55 years depending on how well it is made. As long as we keep building dams, hydroelectric energy should last forever.

Sources

19harhal — 2014-10-13 14:54:01 UTC

www.answers.com

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http://www.tc.umn.edu/

How is hydroelectric energy transported?

19harhal — 2014-10-13 16:35:56 UTC

Hydroelectric power is usually transported through long-distance power lines and is sent to homes, factories, and other businesses.

What waste is produced as a result of obtaining or using hydroelectric energy?

19harhal — 2014-10-13 16:44:06 UTC

The energy production itself does not impact the environment in very many way. The only bad thing about hydroelectric energy dams is that they can restrict fish migration. It does not pollute the air in any way.

19harhal — 2014-10-13 18:55:59 UTC

What are the advantages of using hydroelectric energy?

19harhal — 2014-10-13 18:57:32 UTC

1. The lake's water can be used for irrigation purposes.

2. The dams created can last for many years.

3. If electricity is not currently needed, they can shut can shut these gates that will stop the production of electricity. They can open the gates and start the generation of electricity again when electricity is in high demand.

4. The dams do not pollute the air.

5. It is renewable.

What are the disadvantages of using hydroelectric energy?

19harhal — 2014-10-13 19:05:56 UTC

1. Dams are very expensive to build.

2. The dams must operate for many decades before they will actually make a profit.

3. It is very easy for the dams to flood.

4. The building of the dams can cause geological damage, like earthquakes.

5. Natural environments must be destroyed to create these dams.

19harhal — 2014-10-13 19:17:11 UTC