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