Hydroelectric Power Quiz

What is the most widely used form of renewable energy?

• Solar Power

• Wind Power

• Hydroelectric Power

• Geothermal Power

What percentage of the world's electricity is supplied by hydroelectric power?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

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Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as one where the majority of internal electric energy production is from hydroelectric power?

• Brazil

• Canada

• Norway

• USA

What is the main advantage of building a dam on a river in a mountain valley for hydroelectric power production?

• It increases the water temperature.

• It increases the water pressure.

• It decreases the water flow.

• It reduces the water level.

What is the primary reason for the limited number of rivers that can be efficiently dammed for hydroelectric power?

• High cost of construction

• Limited number of suitable rivers

• Lack of technology

• Environmental regulations

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What is the function of the turbine in a hydroelectric power plant?

• To store water

• To generate electricity

• To increase water pressure

• To control water flow

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Which country uses 32 times more electricity than Norway?

• Brazil

• Canada

• USA

• Venezuela

Which country produced the highest amount of hydroelectric energy in 2008?

• China

• Brazil

• Canada

• USA

What percentage of all electricity in Norway was produced by hydroelectric energy in 2008?

• 17%

• 86%

• 98%

• 44%

What is one method mentioned for harnessing the energy of ocean tides?

• Using the up-down movement of a buoy to make electricity by moving a magnet in an electric coil

• Using solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity

• Using wind turbines to generate electricity

• Using geothermal energy from the Earth's core