Chambamontera Hydro Scheme

Where is the Chambamontera Hydro Scheme?

• Peru

• UK

• Brazil

• Argentina

Nearly half the population of the community live on less than..

• $10 per day

• $100 per day

• $2 per day

• $20 per day

Before the scheme, development was restricted by lack of electricity for heat, light and power

• True

• False

Which charity helped to build the scheme?

• Oxfam

• Fairtrade

• Practical Action

• Water Aid

What was the total cost of the scheme?

• $151,000

• $30,000

• $50 million

• $51,000

High rainfall, steep slopes, and fast flowing rivers are ideal for the scheme

• True

• False

Why has healthcare improved because of the scheme?

• Navigation is easier for ambulances

• Refrigeration allows the storage of medicines

• The power helps with machinery

• Lighting helps doctors to see

Which is NOT true about the scheme?

• It provides renewable energy

• It has low maintenance and running costs

• It has a large environmental impact

• Uses local labour and materials

What type of electricity does the scheme produce?

• solar energy

• hydroelectric

• wave power

• geothermal