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