Hydropower by Keith Beckford https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d Chapter 18 Section 2 en-us 2018-05-23 14:10:32 UTC 2026-01-21 08:11:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/276662835/aedd3d9e872cfe38f1554d3929e28b8d/RH_icon_power.png Hydropower kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263041089 Hydropower is electrically generated from the energy of moving water.]]> 2018-05-23 14:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263041089 Did you know... kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263042506 The movement of river water can be used to generate electricity.]]> 2018-05-23 14:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263042506 Generating electricity with water is simple! kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263042832 In hydropower, or hydroelectric power, we use the kinetic energy of moving water to turn turbines and generate various forms of electricity.]]> 2018-05-23 14:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263042832 In the United States, about 6 percent of the electricity we use is generated by hydropower. kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263043667 2018-05-23 14:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263043667 Hydroelectric Dams kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263045078 As the river water passes through the dam, the water turns the blades of the turbines. The turbines, therefore, cause generators to produce electricity. After the water has passed through the turbines, it flows back into the river from which it came.]]> 2018-05-23 14:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263045078 Steady Supply Streams kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263045747 Due to the fact that dams store water in reservoirs, they ensure a steady supply of electricity at all times. Most hydropower is produced from these dams.]]> 2018-05-23 14:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263045747 Run-of-The-River Approach: kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263046468 Another way of producing hydropower is similar to hydroelectric dams, as the water continues to turn the turbines to generate electricity.
However, the run-of-the-river approach takes advantage of using the natural flow of a river.
Some of the water may be diverted through pipes, where water is carried into these turbines.]]> 2018-05-23 14:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263046468 There can be risks using the Run-of-the-River Approach... kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263047690 When the seasons change and the river becomes low, little electricity is generated. Hydroelectric dams are the better option for large amounts of water current, while the run-of-the-river approach is more ideal for smaller areas of water.]]> 2018-05-23 14:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263047690 Click to watch the video below: kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263050381 Learn more about hydropower and how it can be a renewable resource.]]> 2018-05-23 14:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263050381 Benefits of Hydropower: kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263315112 Hydropower is renewable. As long as there are rivers, we can use the water to turn turbines. When electricity is generated with hydropower, nothing is burned. Therefore, hydropower is "clean." Electricity generated by running water is relatively inexpensive.]]> 2018-05-24 12:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263315112 Costs of Hydropower: kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263315679 Due to the fact that dams and reservoirs interrupt the natural flow of water, they drastically change ecosystems. It can also damage the landscape. In addition, it can cause erosion as well as landslides.
Dams prevent important sediments and nutrients from getting downstream, too.]]> 2018-05-24 12:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263315679 Read the Article Below: kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263698414 Click on the picture below to read the article from National Geographic on Hydropower.]]> 2018-05-25 17:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263698414 kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263703871 2018-05-25 17:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263703871 Quiz kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263704186 Click on the link below to access the assessment. Click "Submit" when you are finished to record your answers.
https://goo.gl/forms/VpzM42z7dMoAhbr42]]> 2018-05-25 17:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263704186 National Geographic Article kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263706932 Hydropower. (2009, October 09). Retrieved from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/hydropower/]]> 2018-05-25 18:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263706932 YouTube Video from U.S.D.E kbeckford20st https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263706961 U. (2013, April 19). Energy 101: Hydropower. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=tpigNNTQix8]]> 2018-05-25 18:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kbeckford20st/jl1lntd3no9d/wish/263706961