- 1. What does water potential energy convert into in a hydroelectric power plant?
A) Kinetic energy
B) Chemical energy
C) Nuclear energy
D) Thermal energy
- 2. Which component of a hydroelectric power plant converts kinetic energy into mechanical energy?
A) Turbine
B) Dam
C) Generator
D) Transformer
- 3. What is generated when a turbine is turned in a hydroelectric power plant?
A) Hydrogen
B) Gas
C) Electricity
D) Steam
- 4. What structure is typically built to create a reservoir in hydroelectric power generation?
A) Windmill
B) Battery
C) Dam
D) Solar panel
- 5. What type of energy is stored in water at a height in a dam?
A) Kinetic energy
B) Electrical energy
C) Potential energy
D) Magnetic energy
- 6. What can affect the efficiency of a hydroelectric power plant?
A) Wind speed
B) Water flow rate
C) Sunlight intensity
D) Soil temperature
- 7. How does seasonal variation affect hydroelectric power generation?
A) Reduces soil moisture
B) Affects wind patterns
C) Increases sunlight exposure
D) Changes water flow
- 8. What is the typical lifespan of a hydroelectric power plant?
A) 100-200 years
B) 50-100 years
C) 10-20 years
D) 20-30 years
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