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