hydro-electric power Flashcards
1
Q
what does hydro electric power make use of
A
the force of falling water
2
Q
advantage of hydro electric power
A
it is sustainable as water is replenished continuously through water cycle
helps reduce carbon emissions as few air pollutants released
highly efficient, 80% of water power —» electric power
3
Q
limitation of hydro-electric power
A
locational factors like amount of river flow and geological stability. droughts
reduce the supply of nutrients to farmlands in lower course
construction cost of HEP stations is high
