Hydropower
The definition of hydropower.
Energy that comes from the force of moving water.
What is a type of hydroelectricity
A Diversion or Tidal energy.
What is a head? (Hydraulic head)
The height difference between the water surface in the reservoir and the turbine.
A pro involving the fuel supply
The fuel supply is clean and always supplied because of the water cycle.
What type of energy source is this? (i.e. renewable or non-renewable)
Renewable energy
How does Tidal energy work?
The capturing of kinetic energy and potential energy from ocean tides.
What is Flow
How much water that flows through the Hydroelectricity system.
A con involving damming...
Damming rivers may permanently change river systems and wildlife habitats.
Hydropower is continuously supplied by...
The water cycle
How does Diversion energy work?
The flow of water where its than harvested through a turbine without a dam
A device connected to the turbine that converts the rotational energy from the reservoir into electrical energy.
A pro involving pollution
A hydropower plant does not pollute the air because no fuel is burned which helps fight climate change
Hydropower is stored in what way?
A reservoir
What is a hydroelectricity dam?
An artificial waterfall
What is a Reservoir?
An artificial lake created by or behind a dam to store water.
A con involving water quality
Reservoirs often can trap sediments and organic matter that leads to higher levels of nutrients which can lead to eutrophication and soil erosion.
How is it harvested?
By holding the water in a reservoir and releasing it when needed.
Both are renewable energy sources that capture kinetic or potential energy to generate energy.
What is Kinetic energy?
Kinetic energy is the motion of the water moving through the dam.
A pro involving dams
Dams can be used to control flooding and regulate water supply for irrigation and use.