What is Hydroelectricity?
How does it work
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Is Hydroelectricty renewable source, or non-renewable source? Why?

Hydroelectricity is a renewable because the energy is created by water.

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Where is the water stored?

A dam.

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What is the most popular letter of the alphabet?

The letter "E"

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Does Hydroelectricty produce greenhouse gas emissions?

No, hydroelectricty does not produce greenhouse gas emissions because it does not require combustion of fuels to produce energy. 

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Where is the water sent to to create energy?

The turbine

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Name an animal with 3 hearts?

Octopus. 

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Does hydroelectricty consume water for energy?

No, hydroelectricty does not consume water. Water is returned into the rivers. 

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How is this distributed once it's converted into energy?

Through powerlines

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Name a disney princess that had to be home by midnight. 

Cinderella.

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Hydroelectricity is a better alternative to...

Fossil fuels, coal, and gas.

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Bonus Question: what does it use to distribute energy?

A step-up transformer.
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What is the national animal of Scotland?

A Unicorn

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What purposes does hydroelectricity serve?

Hydroelectricity contributes to flood control, water supply, and irrigation support.

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A dam controls the amount of water that is being sent off. What energy ss produced and what is it converted to? (Hint: think about the types of energy)

Potential energy in the dam, converts to kinetic energy when water is sent to the turbines. 

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What is the history of popsicles?

The popsickle was invented by accident by 11-year-old Frank Epperson.

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